Help with the Moro Kris/Kalis/Sundang

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Interested Party

My second question for the group is on conservation. The tip is quite damaged. What would be the ethical thing to do? Remove active rust from the pits and oil, or would a more proactive approach of a gentile reshaping of the tip be the correct move given the location and severity of the corrosion?

Hello IP,

I personally would remove the active rust with lemon juice and leave it in this state, the blade is sadly damaged at the tip and you can't change it anymore.

Regards,
Detlef