Question about a Co jang

[asomotif]

Hello Detlef,

I never saw a sumatra blade that was black due to forging.

Occasionally I have seen recent mandau blades that where black forged, probably chinese machine made blades. But never on real indonesian blades.

How is the black near the handle ?
My guess is leaning towards black paint.
If it was mine I would probably clean it...

Best regards,
Willem

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by asomotif

Hello Detlef,

I never saw a sumatra blade that was black due to forging.

Occasionally I have seen recent mandau blades that where black forged, probably chinese machine made blades. But never on real indonesian blades.

How is the black near the handle ?
My guess is leaning towards black paint.
If it was mine I would probably clean it...

Best regards,
Willem

Hello Willem,

have hoped that you comment! Like you I never have seen this. Could be painted, I am very unsure. What I have found out in the meanwhile that the blade is waxed also. The black goes until the handle, there isn't seen any different. I have cleaned the the sharp areas and the spine with the engravings. Will post some pictures soon as I find the time.
The removing can be done every time, for the moment the blade will keep the black surface.

Regards,

Detlef