is there such a thing as a waterproof sword/blade?

kahnjar1 · 23rd July 2008, 06:15 AM

Modern firearms are blued, and in earlier days were browned to retard rusting. The process in fact is an artificial rusting process. I do not know if the same process was applied to blades, but I would suggest that the practice of etching blades to bring out the pattern is a similar thing. Those who collect Keris and other blades of a similar type will know the answer to this I expect.
Regards Stuart

23rd July 2008, 06:15 AM	#3
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Modern firearms are blued, and in earlier days were browned to retard rusting. The process in fact is an artificial rusting process. I do not know if the same process was applied to blades, but I would suggest that the practice of etching blades to bring out the pattern is a similar thing. Those who collect Keris and other blades of a similar type will know the answer to this I expect. Regards Stuart