Execution keris panjang ? Age ??

[Jean]

Originally Posted by francantolin

Hello Jean,

Really thank you for the informations especially about rustic sampir ( I thought it was called wrangka too ) and hilt,
do you think that this kind of rustic model was used for executions too ?
or more fighting/hunting small sword ?

Do you think the blade is ok like that or can I clean it ( with what ?)
for see a better pattern.
The corrodated-endommaged blade won't like an acid treatment isn'it ?!
( Maybe it received too much acid bath before !?)


Kind regards

Hello Francantolin,
Yes, the top of the scabbard is also called warangka or gambar, but the name sampir is more usual in Sumatra or Sulawesi.
These krisses were more often used as a sign of status or for ceremonies than for executions.
The sampir and hilt of your kris are really unusual and may originate from East Java?
You can clean the blade by soaking it in a bath of undiluted vinegar (7 to 10% acetic acid, cover the container) or 10% citric acid (weak acid) for about 24 -36 hours with regular brushings with an iron pad impregnated with CIF for removing the rust (this is what I did on my blade). After carefully rinsing and drying the blade, it should be immediately treated with WD40 or Ballistoil oil for avoiding further rusting.
These blades have usually no apparent pamor pattern but this treatment should remove the rust and improve the aspect of your blade.
Regards