Cleaning a rusty khanjar without removing koftgari

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by blue lander

Thanks. The back of the hilt and scabbard only have a little koftgari on them, I'm going to try to clean that side by covering it with a tissue soaked in coca cola for a few hours. I'll see if it damages the decorations before I try it on the front.

Ok soapy water only and a soft brush.....coke is acidic. Use at your own peril... Ibrahiim al Balooshi