Ganjah help needed!

David · 23rd May 2014, 09:13 PM

Have you soaked this keris for any long period of time in a mild acidic liquid such a pineapple juice or vinegar? I have never had to remove a gonjo when cleaning a blade. Prolonged soaking with frequent brushing with an old toothbrush and then working the crevice between the gonjo and blade with a sharp needle point would be my approach personally. The acid liquid should loosen the rust, but this could take up to a week or two soaking, brushing and picking.

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23rd May 2014, 09:13 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,219	Have you soaked this keris for any long period of time in a mild acidic liquid such a pineapple juice or vinegar? I have never had to remove a gonjo when cleaning a blade. Prolonged soaking with frequent brushing with an old toothbrush and then working the crevice between the gonjo and blade with a sharp needle point would be my approach personally. The acid liquid should loosen the rust, but this could take up to a week or two soaking, brushing and picking.