Originally posted by Kismet
and they ARE artifacts.
If I get one of the AC khuks I would treat them like samples
or examples. Cleaned up & displayed--like my other older khuks will be.
Someday.......when I get to finishing them.
As said before, these are too expensive to take a chance on breaking one.
HI for users, AC Nepal khuks for history & collectable coolness.
AC will refund or exchange with no argument,
so one can always try again.
I would be disappointed too if I was expecting some rust &
found that it was all rust.
See the Evapo-Rust thread & others for ideas on rust removal.
A thin coating of rust all over is OK, it does come off.
If there's pitting it just is part of having old metal.
Collectable items are graded on condition.
You don't pay as much for poor condition as for good or excellent cobndition.
Very heavy rust that, once removed, reveals a completely ruined item
is certainly not acceptable, & time for exchange or return.
That doesn't mean you have to clean it first.
Look close & poke at the worst spots,
make a decision & proceed.
BTW,
Welcome.
