First Keris for me

[Rick]

Originally Posted by schmoozer

Thanks, guys!

Using plain vinegar. Noticed last night that the fishpan I used to soak it in is now a lot cleaner than it was...LOL It is my girlfriends, from an estate auction, and she was having a hard time cleaning it. Guess I need to finish both jobs and soak it longer.

A local forum member contacted me, will be meeting with him to discuss options in the near future.

I hope everyone has an awesome weekend!

Just as long as the fish pan is not metal ...

[schmoozer]

So, why am I feeling dumb right now???? Stainless steel pan, didn't think it would react with vinegar.

[Rick]

Non ferrous .. always .
No aluminum either .

*Suggest you line the pan with a plastic bag if it's the only thing the keris fits in .
*This from Mr. Maisey .


Glass or plastic is best .
A wallpaper trough from home depot f'rinstance .

[Rick]

"Throw away the vinegar and use new stuff.
Wash the blade clean with powder sink cleaner and 00 steel wool .
Wash blade again with detergent and a toothbrush to make sure there are no residual strands of steel wool ."

A.G.M.

[schmoozer]

So, are we talking "COMET" here and steel wool

As an amateur knife and razor collector, I had nightmares last night about scrubbing down my whole collection with steel wool

How about an SOS pad? would that work?

[David]

Originally Posted by schmoozer

So, are we talking "COMET" here and steel wool

As an amateur knife and razor collector, I had nightmares last night about scrubbing down my whole collection with steel wool

How about an SOS pad? would that work?

Personally when i have to clean my keris i use 0000 steel wool and Bon Ami. I might use 000 in a pinch. But Alan certain knows what he is talking about.

[Rick]

Easy on the elbow grease if you're concerned .