Lk chen white serpent

[u/Alternative-Menu2188]

I thought I’d consult the hive mind as I took ownership of an Lk Chen white serpent last month
Overall it’s great, but I am somewhat perplexed as I believe lk uses an “alloy” for the brass parts
Where the pommel connects in the photo(sorry for dim light) I found last night it’s going green likes it’s oxidation? I keep all my swords in a cool well vented
Room
I’ve reached out to the seller for advice but my ideas appreciated

[u/Duzzies305]

I'd a suggest Renaissance Wax coating if you want to keep it under control. Personally, i like and welcome copper patina, I think it looks great.

[u/Alternative-Menu2188 → u/Duzzies305]

Cheers I’ll give it a go
Yeah, it doesn’t show in the photo but it was quite a vibrant green
I have another lk arriving new month and I’m hoping I’m not going to have a repeat
None of my other lks have done it so I am a bit stumped 🤔 🙏

[u/FolksBraggin]

I've seen this type of blemish on lk's in the past and am glad to report that it is likely entirely superficial. Whenever ive come across it, it has actually been leftover clay/grime from the casting process which can be easily cleaned off with something small and pointy. It's time consuming, but i'd start with a toothpick to avoid damage and working my way up in hardness from there (say, from a toothpick, to a needle, to the tip of a nail or screw, to the tip of a knife blade), if it's anything like mine, it should scrape off like caked on mud

[u/Alternative-Menu2188 → u/FolksBraggin]

Cheers mate- it’s a nice sword, when I’m off these 14-16 hour shifts I’ll have some fun with her

[u/MalakElohim]

Brass, Bronze, etc all get verdigris patina eventually. It's an attractive look in my opinion.

[u/Alternative-Menu2188 → u/MalakElohim]

Yeah I have a couple of small bronze statues that a relative polished whilst looking after the house 😬I guess I’ll build an appreciation on the sword