South-East-Asian knife quiz

A. G. Maisey · 25th April 2016, 11:03 PM

I would not touch the hilt.

The blade corrosion appears to be stable, as far as I am aware there is no cultural dictate that decrees that Nias tools are to be kept with stained, perfect blades. The blade I would soak repeatedly in penetrating oil over an extended period of time, then I would hard brush it and wax it.

The scabbard appears to be firm:- good quality furniture oil followed by good quality furniture wax.

25th April 2016, 11:03 PM	#15
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	I would not touch the hilt. The blade corrosion appears to be stable, as far as I am aware there is no cultural dictate that decrees that Nias tools are to be kept with stained, perfect blades. The blade I would soak repeatedly in penetrating oil over an extended period of time, then I would hard brush it and wax it. The scabbard appears to be firm:- good quality furniture oil followed by good quality furniture wax.