First Keris for me - Page 2

Rick · 27th February 2010, 09:16 PM

Easy on the elbow grease if you're concerned .

Rick · 27th February 2010, 11:38 PM

" Schmoozer's steel wool:- doesn't matter what he uses, he can use a scotchbrite pad if he likes, the objective of the exercise is to remove any possible adhesions from the stainless steel that might be on the blade, I said 00 steel wool because its easier to get than 0000 and a damn sight cheaper, 0000 is essentially for polishing, there's buggerall cut in it. You know, people tend to be too bloody cautious with keris blades---00 steel wool has bigger strands and they're easier to see if any get caught by the metal grain. "

Bjorn · 2nd July 2018, 08:00 PM

Hello all, I purchased this keris some time ago. Just last week I soaked it in a vinegar bath, so I thought it would be nice to share the result.

While not stellar, it's nice to see somewhat of a stain on the blade again.

A. G. Maisey · 2nd July 2018, 10:19 PM

Very nice Bjorn, very nice indeed.

jagabuwana · 2nd July 2018, 11:58 PM

Lovely find, Schmoozer!

I have used 00 steel wool to good effect. Most recently I've lubricated the blade with a couple drops of mineral oil before gently going over the corrosion spots with steel wool. You can have a look at the result here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24017.

Bjorn - that's beautiful :O

Bjorn · 3rd July 2018, 08:23 PM

Thank you, both.

27th February 2010, 11:38 PM	#32
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	More From A.G.M. " Schmoozer's steel wool:- doesn't matter what he uses, he can use a scotchbrite pad if he likes, the objective of the exercise is to remove any possible adhesions from the stainless steel that might be on the blade, I said 00 steel wool because its easier to get than 0000 and a damn sight cheaper, 0000 is essentially for polishing, there's buggerall cut in it. You know, people tend to be too bloody cautious with keris blades---00 steel wool has bigger strands and they're easier to see if any get caught by the metal grain. "

2nd July 2018, 08:00 PM	#33
Bjorn Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 188	Hello all, I purchased this keris some time ago. Just last week I soaked it in a vinegar bath, so I thought it would be nice to share the result. While not stellar, it's nice to see somewhat of a stain on the blade again. Attached Images

27th February 2010, 09:16 PM	#31
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	Easy on the elbow grease if you're concerned .

2nd July 2018, 10:19 PM	#34
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,698	Very nice Bjorn, very nice indeed.

2nd July 2018, 11:58 PM	#35
jagabuwana Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 276	Lovely find, Schmoozer! I have used 00 steel wool to good effect. Most recently I've lubricated the blade with a couple drops of mineral oil before gently going over the corrosion spots with steel wool. You can have a look at the result here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24017. Bjorn - that's beautiful :O

3rd July 2018, 08:23 PM	#36
Bjorn Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 188	Thank you, both.