Kampilan question

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Rick

If you can halt the active rust without stripping the patina .
There is history in that gunk on the hilt and blade .

This one below had no active rust so I saw no reason to alter its existing state .

Hello Rick,

when I see your nice example with very similar blade I tend to do so. Only remove the active rust and keep the dark patina.

Regards,
Detlef

[Rick]

Hi Detlef, it's a personal choice about cleaning a blade .

I have cleaned and etched my share of kris .