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15th September 2023, 01:00 AM | #1 | |
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This looks like red rust to me. Photo is blurry. |
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15th September 2023, 02:21 AM | #2 | |
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Could EDTA gel work maybe?
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhzNttK_-ko He says it works on a tulwar with koftgari: https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxPCh...NeHHJ0hiXzBMGr Quote:
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19th September 2023, 06:18 PM | #3 |
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Just for another example of this pattern, I have a wedung with a very similar inlay, though it's brass rather than silver.
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19th September 2023, 07:52 PM | #4 |
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That's a rather strange wedhung. I have seen these inlay patterns on what people mistakenly call "Balinese Wedhung", but never on a true Javanese wedhung. Your blade is not quite correct for a Javanese wedhung. It shows no wideng for instance and the shape blade profile is close, but not quite right to Javanese forms. But the sheath is clearly from a Javanese wedhung. Were these married at a later date with the blade possibly being from Bali? Do you have any info on its origin?
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19th September 2023, 10:16 PM | #5 | |
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It's certainly possible it was a kind of cross cultural piece. I can add some more pics if you'd like to look at them later. Thanks, Leif |
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21st September 2023, 06:22 PM | #6 |
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Here's a few more pics of my weird Wedhung.
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19th September 2023, 07:45 PM | #7 | |
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I would try spraying on WD-40 and really letting it soak in for a bit before brushing. As for steel wool, 0000 or even 000 grade should not cause any damage, at least not in my experience. As always, work slowly and carefully. |
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