The spots are black and vary in size, but the sword kind of stinks too. I believe it is a German Officer's sword. Can anyone tell me what these are and how to eliminate them and restore this antique?
2007-01-27 06:38:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
It's finish is probably deteriorating. I would say find an antique dealer who specializes in that era, maybe they can help you.
2007-01-27 06:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by DishclothDiaries 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than likely the black spots are caused by human oil.I.E. when you touch a piece of metal with out gloves on, you leave your own oil on the blade, causing it to react. Have you ever sen the antiques road show at all, when the experts handle blades and such, they always wear golves.
You have to weigh two things, if you remove all of the black spots and petina, you may bring down the price(value) of the sword. Leaving all of the petins intact is arguably more better in the long run.
Stugotz
2007-01-27 14:46:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but the spots probally already stained the blade's petina. What need to do is use hot water,as hot as you can stand it, with a little clhorine bleach in it. Wipe the blade dry. Then use a light oil like a gun oil and polish it with a microfibre cloth as not to scratch it. Then NEVER EVER touch the blade bare handed again!
You will never get it to look brand new but you can perservre it this way.
2007-02-04 13:34:01 · answer #3 · answered by jamesjules 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a precursor to rust. Simply stainless steel cleanser will remove them, provided they've not been there that long.
2007-02-02 16:55:57 · answer #4 · answered by JPS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its rotten mold use water and cloth
2007-01-27 14:44:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to watch or you will depreciate the value of this thing.
2007-01-27 21:36:50 · answer #6 · answered by blackwhiskeyblaze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to "Blade care and maintenance" right now!
2007-02-01 23:02:25 · answer #7 · answered by Yarnlady_needsyarn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found some on ebay. here's a link to them
2007-01-29 10:31:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybeeeeeee it's old blood................
2007-02-03 13:42:53 · answer #9 · answered by lonnie c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BLOOD
2007-01-27 14:43:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋