Identify a Keris

Jean · 15th November 2021, 02:16 PM

I must add that I don't generally use oil for preserving my blades but rather WD40 or equivalent which I let to dry and wipe before re-inserting the blade into the scabbard. This allows to protect the blade against rust for ever (in a dry environment & old scabbard of course) and avoids reacting with the wood as advised by Alan. I noticed that if a blade was regularly treated with cendana oil, it will smell for ever as the blade & scabbard are impregnated with it.

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15th November 2021, 02:16 PM	#12
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	I must add that I don't generally use oil for preserving my blades but rather WD40 or equivalent which I let to dry and wipe before re-inserting the blade into the scabbard. This allows to protect the blade against rust for ever (in a dry environment & old scabbard of course) and avoids reacting with the wood as advised by Alan. I noticed that if a blade was regularly treated with cendana oil, it will smell for ever as the blade & scabbard are impregnated with it.