Advice wanted

[Sajen]

It seems that the picture in #12 is gone by what reason however. So here again!

[BluErf]

Proportion-wise, the hilt is too tall and colunmnar for the keris.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by BluErf

Proportion-wise, the hilt is too tall and colunmnar for the keris.

You're right by this, when I look at the picture it's the same impression in my mind. Will look for a other one, the problem is the big pesi.

[Sajen]

I think that this is the best hilt from my collection I can give the keris.

What do you think?

[BigG]

Sajen, well done! That a very good effort at restoring your sheath. Your cross piece is made from very good kemuning wood. The grains and chatoyance is wonderful. Your stem is sena and is good too. It is a pity that you do not have access to good craftsmen where you are... Very good effort indeed.

I would like to suggest that instead of the rounded shaped that you have used for the Buntut, you should instead used the one shown below. It should follow the shape of and slightly bigger then the stem.

To help you you can refer to the photos I have included below. The bottom view is on the left and the side view is on the right..

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by BigG

Sajen, well done! That a very good effort at restoring your sheath. Your cross piece is made from very good kemuning wood. The grains and chatoyance is wonderful. Your stem is sena and is good too. It is a pity that you do not have access to good craftsmen where you are... Very good effort indeed.

I would like to suggest that instead of the rounded shaped that you have used for the Buntut, you should instead used the one shown below. It should follow the shape of and slightly bigger then the stem.

To help you you can refer to the photos I have included below. The bottom view is on the left and the side view is on the right..

BigG,

thank you for your kind words! The Buntut is worked a little bit higher because I want to cover the wear at the end of the stem, look the pics in up.
When you look from down the shape followed the shape of the stem.

Regards,

Detlef

[BigG]

Originally Posted by Sajen

BigG,

thank you for your kind words! The Buntut is worked a little bit higher because I want to cover the wear at the end of the stem, look the pics in up.
When you look from down the shape followed the shape of the stem.

Regards,

Detlef

Rite its mor clearer now... good job...

[BigG]

Originally Posted by Sajen

I think that this is the best hilt from my collection I can give the keris.

What do you think?

Under the circmstances... its great... congrats again for a worthwhile effort...

[BluErf]

Originally Posted by Sajen

I think that this is the best hilt from my collection I can give the keris.

What do you think?

This looks great! Yes, keep it this way, Sajen.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by BluErf

This looks great! Yes, keep it this way, Sajen.

Thank you Kai Wee!