And again a kris!

Sajen · 18th November 2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Oh W W........I had no idea that the hilt was in such bad shape!

I also haven't thought like this, it wasn't to seen by the pictures from the seller. When I opened the copper wire from the hilt the hilt fall in two parts. So i bring the hilt to my friend to see what he will be able to manage. In two or three weeks I will know more.

Sajen · 18th November 2012, 06:10 PM

Just cleaned the blade and think that it was done before but very unprofessional maybe with some sort of grinding machine and now it is to seen that the inlays orginally going much more down to the tip of the blade but there only remains still to seen.

Jose maybe know if this can be restored.

Battara · 19th November 2012, 12:10 AM

Ok some of the remaining engraving can be worked and replace the inlay. Areas where the grinder took out the engraved areas - no hope.

Sorry for the mixed news.....

Sajen · 19th November 2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Ok some of the remaining engraving can be worked and replace the inlay. Areas where the grinder took out the engraved areas - no hope.

Sorry for the mixed news.....

Hi Jose,

no problem, thank you for open answer!

Regards,

Detlef

Sajen · 20th April 2013, 11:45 PM

The wood work at the handle is finished.

Battara · 21st April 2013, 12:03 AM

Nice job. Much better and more stable than it was previously.

Sajen · 3rd February 2014, 08:20 AM

Have received some pictures from Jose, he have finished the work at the handle. He is sure that this kris coming from Tawi-Tawi based on research he have done. Here two pictures of the excellent work he have done.
Now he want to replace the missing inlays and the kris will get a scabbard as well.

paolom · 28th February 2014, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Just cleaned the blade and think that it was done before but very unprofessional maybe with some sort of grinding machine and now it is to seen that the inlays orginally going much more down to the tip of the blade but there only remains still to seen.

Jose maybe know if this can be restored.

hi Sajen, I'm new to the forum and I was looking today to this post.
the clean up of teh blede looks wonderful and I would like to ask you how did yoo achieve this result. Did you work the blade surface machanically (sandpaper, abrasive stone or similar) or chemically?
I always wonder if it is "right" to use sandpaper (of course by hand), even if of very fine grade (say 800), on old blades to get rid of the rust.
Thanks
Paolo

Sajen · 28th February 2014, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by paolom

hi Sajen, I'm new to the forum and I was looking today to this post.
the clean up of teh blede looks wonderful and I would like to ask you how did yoo achieve this result. Did you work the blade surface machanically (sandpaper, abrasive stone or similar) or chemically?
I always wonder if it is "right" to use sandpaper (of course by hand), even if of very fine grade (say 800), on old blades to get rid of the rust.
Thanks
Paolo

Hi Paolo,

first welcome to the forum!

In this case I've used wet-sandpaper (here 600) in combination with WD40. According to circumstances of corrosion I use finer grade of sandpaper or steel-wool and this, like you write, of course by hand.

Regards,
Detlef

paolom · 1st March 2014, 10:06 AM

Thank you Sajen for the quick reply

Paolo

Sajen · 1st March 2014, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by paolom

Thank you Sajen for the quick reply

Paolo

You are welcome!

Battara · 31st May 2015, 05:49 PM

Ok I finally finished the silver inlay on the blade. Here are some pictures:

18th November 2012, 06:10 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,214	Just cleaned the blade and think that it was done before but very unprofessional maybe with some sort of grinding machine and now it is to seen that the inlays orginally going much more down to the tip of the blade but there only remains still to seen. Jose maybe know if this can be restored. Attached Images

20th April 2013, 11:45 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,214	The wood work at the handle is finished. Attached Images

3rd February 2014, 08:20 AM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,214	Have received some pictures from Jose, he have finished the work at the handle. He is sure that this kris coming from Tawi-Tawi based on research he have done. Here two pictures of the excellent work he have done. Now he want to replace the missing inlays and the kris will get a scabbard as well. Attached Images

31st May 2015, 05:49 PM	#12
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Ok I finally finished the silver inlay on the blade. Here are some pictures: Attached Images

19th November 2012, 12:10 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Ok some of the remaining engraving can be worked and replace the inlay. Areas where the grinder took out the engraved areas - no hope. Sorry for the mixed news.....

21st April 2013, 12:03 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Nice job. Much better and more stable than it was previously.

1st March 2014, 10:06 AM	#10
paolom Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 2	Thank you Sajen for the quick reply Paolo