The Flying Keris

Pusaka · 19th January 2019, 03:39 PM

Rusting is the process of oxidisation or loss of electrons. Is it possible that those who do not want to add synthetic or petroleum based oils/preservers to their blades might find something in nature to provide some protection?

Some time ago 72 essential oils were evaluated for their antioxidant quality's, their ability to stop oxidisation. Clove oil was found to be the most potent so I guess the Japanese sword makers got it right. Unfortunately I do not like the smell of clove. Rose ranked 10th Ylang Ylang 14th, Wintergreen 18th. Of all the oils they tested Sandalwood had the lowest antioxidant value. Anise ranked 3rd...could be something to experiment with.

Wintergreen oil is traditionally added to coconut base keris oils to prevent the oil going rancid. This is perhaps what gives Ylang Ylang keris oil a kick that straight Ylang Ylang essential oil lacks.

I think in older times keris oils were not made from essential oils but be boiling all kinds of herb matter and flowers in coconut oil.

Jojoba Oil as a base although not commonly used as a keris oil is superior to coconut due to it being despite the name a wax that is liquid at room temperature.

Evaporation of these oils however needs to be prevented and placing the blade in a plastic sheath would be a good means to achieve this.

Clove – 1,078,700
Myrrh – 379,800
Anise – 333,700
Citronella – 312,000
Coriander – 298,300
Fennel – 238,400
Clary Sage – 221,000
German Chamomile – 218,600
Cedarwood – 169,000
Rose – 158,100
Nutmeg – 158,100
Marjoram – 151,000
Melissa – 139,905
Ylang Ylang – 134,300
Palmarosa – 130,000
Rosewood – 113,200
Manuka – 106,200
Wintergreen – 101,800
Geranium – 101,000
Ginger – 99,300
Bay Laurel – 98,900
Eucalyptus Citriodora – 83,000
Cumin – 82,400
Black Pepper – 79,700
Vetiver – 74,300
Petitgrain – 73,600
Blue Cypress – 73,100
Citrus Hystrix/Combava/Kaffir Lime – 69,200
Douglas Fir – 69,000
Blue Tansy – 68,800
Goldenrod – 61,900
Melaleuca ericifolia/Rosalina – 61,100
Blue Yarrow – 55,900
Spikenard – 54,800
Basil – 54,000
Patchouli – 49,400
White Fir – 47,900
Tarragon – 37,900
Melaleuca Cajeputi/Cajeput – 37,600
Peppermint – 37,300
Cardamom – 36,500
Dill – 35,600
Celery Seed – 30,300
Fleabane, Canadian – 26,700
Mandarin – 26,500
Lime – 26,200
Galbanum – 26,200
Myrtle – 25,400
Cypress – 24,300
Grapefruit – 22,600
Hyssop – 20,900
Balsam Fir – 20,500
Melaleuca Quinquenervia/Niaouli – 18,600
Thyme – 15,960
Oregano – 15,300
Cassia – 15,170
Sage – 14,800
Mountain Savory – 11,300
Cinnamon Bark – 10,340
Tsuga – 7,100
Valerian – 6,200
Cistus – 3,860
Eucalyptus Globulus – 2,410
Orange – 1,890
Lemongrass – 1,780
Helichrysum – 1,740
Ravintsara – 890
Lemon – 660
Frankincense Carteri – 630
Spearmint – 540
Lavender – 360
Rosemary – 330
Juniper – 250
Roman Chamomile – 240
Sandalwood – 160

19th January 2019, 03:39 PM	#11
Pusaka Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 341	Jojoba Oil Rusting is the process of oxidisation or loss of electrons. Is it possible that those who do not want to add synthetic or petroleum based oils/preservers to their blades might find something in nature to provide some protection? Some time ago 72 essential oils were evaluated for their antioxidant quality's, their ability to stop oxidisation. Clove oil was found to be the most potent so I guess the Japanese sword makers got it right. Unfortunately I do not like the smell of clove. Rose ranked 10th Ylang Ylang 14th, Wintergreen 18th. Of all the oils they tested Sandalwood had the lowest antioxidant value. Anise ranked 3rd...could be something to experiment with. Wintergreen oil is traditionally added to coconut base keris oils to prevent the oil going rancid. This is perhaps what gives Ylang Ylang keris oil a kick that straight Ylang Ylang essential oil lacks. I think in older times keris oils were not made from essential oils but be boiling all kinds of herb matter and flowers in coconut oil. Jojoba Oil as a base although not commonly used as a keris oil is superior to coconut due to it being despite the name a wax that is liquid at room temperature. Evaporation of these oils however needs to be prevented and placing the blade in a plastic sheath would be a good means to achieve this. Clove – 1,078,700 Myrrh – 379,800 Anise – 333,700 Citronella – 312,000 Coriander – 298,300 Fennel – 238,400 Clary Sage – 221,000 German Chamomile – 218,600 Cedarwood – 169,000 Rose – 158,100 Nutmeg – 158,100 Marjoram – 151,000 Melissa – 139,905 Ylang Ylang – 134,300 Palmarosa – 130,000 Rosewood – 113,200 Manuka – 106,200 Wintergreen – 101,800 Geranium – 101,000 Ginger – 99,300 Bay Laurel – 98,900 Eucalyptus Citriodora – 83,000 Cumin – 82,400 Black Pepper – 79,700 Vetiver – 74,300 Petitgrain – 73,600 Blue Cypress – 73,100 Citrus Hystrix/Combava/Kaffir Lime – 69,200 Douglas Fir – 69,000 Blue Tansy – 68,800 Goldenrod – 61,900 Melaleuca ericifolia/Rosalina – 61,100 Blue Yarrow – 55,900 Spikenard – 54,800 Basil – 54,000 Patchouli – 49,400 White Fir – 47,900 Tarragon – 37,900 Melaleuca Cajeputi/Cajeput – 37,600 Peppermint – 37,300 Cardamom – 36,500 Dill – 35,600 Celery Seed – 30,300 Fleabane, Canadian – 26,700 Mandarin – 26,500 Lime – 26,200 Galbanum – 26,200 Myrtle – 25,400 Cypress – 24,300 Grapefruit – 22,600 Hyssop – 20,900 Balsam Fir – 20,500 Melaleuca Quinquenervia/Niaouli – 18,600 Thyme – 15,960 Oregano – 15,300 Cassia – 15,170 Sage – 14,800 Mountain Savory – 11,300 Cinnamon Bark – 10,340 Tsuga – 7,100 Valerian – 6,200 Cistus – 3,860 Eucalyptus Globulus – 2,410 Orange – 1,890 Lemongrass – 1,780 Helichrysum – 1,740 Ravintsara – 890 Lemon – 660 Frankincense Carteri – 630 Spearmint – 540 Lavender – 360 Rosemary – 330 Juniper – 250 Roman Chamomile – 240 Sandalwood – 160