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Old 12th September 2009, 02:44 AM   #24
Sajen
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Originally Posted by Rick
If you can halt the active rust without stripping the patina .
There is history in that gunk on the hilt and blade .

This one below had no active rust so I saw no reason to alter its existing state .

Hello Rick,

when I see your nice example with very similar blade I tend to do so. Only remove the active rust and keep the dark patina.

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Detlef
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