Batak sword - bone handle

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Bill,

This is as well a Toba Batak kalasan when we want to follow Volz.

I personally would clean the blade proper, I hate rusty blades and keep in mind that it isn't patina but rust/corrosion and rust is active, equal if red or brown/black.

Regards,
Detlef

The pictures were made when I first brought them home from the flea market.

Thank you Detlef. I also hate rusty blades! I should have been more clear in my post. "Stabilized the Rust". I removed the rust and stabilized the blade. I do not like to polish to chrome shine, I like the patina and age marks.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Bill M

The pictures were made when I first brought them home from the flea market.

Thank you Detlef. I also hate rusty blades! I should have been more clear in my post. "Stabilized the Rust". I removed the rust and stabilized the blade. I do not like to polish to chrome shine, I like the patina and age marks.

Ah, now I understand!