Chromed Barung

Robert · 4th December 2010, 03:33 AM

Unfortunately I now have one to add to the "What Were They Thinking" list of blades that have been chromed. As I really don't have much tied up in it I think that as soon as it warms up that I will try to remove the chrome just to see if it can be done without harming the blade. I will let everyone know if it works out or not.

Robert

Battara · 4th December 2010, 06:17 PM

What a stinking shame. It always bugs the crap out of me.

Robert · 4th December 2010, 11:34 PM

I know what you mean.

That's why when I saw this I felt an obligation to try to put it back as close as possible to its original state. I'm just hoping that it turns out right.

Robert

David · 5th December 2010, 12:17 AM

I dunno if i would automatically sell off such a blade as a wall hanging. Frankly, while i would certainly prefer a chrome-less blade, Kino's example is still quite beautiful, one worth holding on to....
BTW....does anyone know if the evil spirit of the blade actually dispatched Kino, and if so just where i can go to pick up his collection...?

Robert · 5th December 2010, 01:30 AM

"BTW....does anyone know if the evil spirit of the blade actually dispatched Kino, and if so just where i can go to pick up his collection...?"

It's a secret

Kino was alive and well as of October but I don't think that I've seen him post anything since. That doesn't mean he hasn't been lurking around though.

I wouldn't say the one I posted would be considered a wall hanger by any means but it would be nice to see it the way that it was meant to look instead of the way it looks now.

Robert

Battara · 5th December 2010, 02:01 AM

Since I didn't have the acids to do this, I had to take off chrome on a piece I am restoring right now the old fashioned way - sanding and polishing by hand.

Robert · 5th December 2010, 02:13 AM

I have a friend that can remove the chrome by reverse plating but I will have to sand off the nickel myself. Then a light etch to see if there is any pattern present. The only real downside to this is that I have to take the sword completely apart.

Robert

4th December 2010, 03:33 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Unfortunately I now have one to add to the "What Were They Thinking" list of blades that have been chromed. As I really don't have much tied up in it I think that as soon as it warms up that I will try to remove the chrome just to see if it can be done without harming the blade. I will let everyone know if it works out or not. Robert Attached Images

4th December 2010, 06:17 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	What a stinking shame. It always bugs the crap out of me.

4th December 2010, 11:34 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I know what you mean. That's why when I saw this I felt an obligation to try to put it back as close as possible to its original state. I'm just hoping that it turns out right. Robert

5th December 2010, 12:17 AM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,229	I dunno if i would automatically sell off such a blade as a wall hanging. Frankly, while i would certainly prefer a chrome-less blade, Kino's example is still quite beautiful, one worth holding on to.... BTW....does anyone know if the evil spirit of the blade actually dispatched Kino, and if so just where i can go to pick up his collection...?

5th December 2010, 01:30 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	"BTW....does anyone know if the evil spirit of the blade actually dispatched Kino, and if so just where i can go to pick up his collection...?" It's a secret Kino was alive and well as of October but I don't think that I've seen him post anything since. That doesn't mean he hasn't been lurking around though. I wouldn't say the one I posted would be considered a wall hanger by any means but it would be nice to see it the way that it was meant to look instead of the way it looks now. Robert

5th December 2010, 02:01 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Since I didn't have the acids to do this, I had to take off chrome on a piece I am restoring right now the old fashioned way - sanding and polishing by hand.

5th December 2010, 02:13 AM	#7
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	I have a friend that can remove the chrome by reverse plating but I will have to sand off the nickel myself. Then a light etch to see if there is any pattern present. The only real downside to this is that I have to take the sword completely apart. Robert