First attempt at bringing back a Wootz blade

ALEX · 23rd February 2012, 04:08 PM

Excellent, Good wootz and good work. Well done.
Are there some small rusty spots left at the base and ridge? Make sure to clean those and wash the blade with warm soapy water after etching and also keep some oil on it for a while before final cleaning.

templarnight · 23rd February 2012, 04:15 PM

The small brown spots are a tiny amount of the varnish that was on the Blade.

I then gave it a metal wax, is that ok to use?

Montino Bourbon · 23rd February 2012, 05:31 PM

What substances did you use to etch? it came out very well. oops.. i see that you answered already!

23rd February 2012, 05:31 PM	#3
Montino Bourbon Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, California Posts: 301	what did you use to etch? What substances did you use to etch? it came out very well. oops.. i see that you answered already!

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23rd February 2012, 04:08 PM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Excellent, Good wootz and good work. Well done. Are there some small rusty spots left at the base and ridge? Make sure to clean those and wash the blade with warm soapy water after etching and also keep some oil on it for a while before final cleaning.

23rd February 2012, 04:15 PM	#2
templarnight Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 87	The small brown spots are a tiny amount of the varnish that was on the Blade. I then gave it a metal wax, is that ok to use?