First attempt at bringing back a Wootz blade

templarnight · 23rd February 2012, 05:57 PM

Thanks for your kind comments.

I used a fine wire wool to remove the brown varnish.

Then a fine grade 1000 paper, but only once or twice over the Blade.

I used Ferric Chloride applied with a toothbrush, constantly stroking up and down the blade. I done this for about 2 or 3 minutes both sides.

Washed with water, dried and used a soft cloth to very lightly polish.

Then applied Renaissance Wax to it.

Hope this is of help.

Does this Wootz type have a name?

23rd February 2012, 05:57 PM	#6
templarnight Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 87	Thanks for your kind comments. I used a fine wire wool to remove the brown varnish. Then a fine grade 1000 paper, but only once or twice over the Blade. I used Ferric Chloride applied with a toothbrush, constantly stroking up and down the blade. I done this for about 2 or 3 minutes both sides. Washed with water, dried and used a soft cloth to very lightly polish. Then applied Renaissance Wax to it. Hope this is of help. Does this Wootz type have a name?