Mandau restoration and repairs

primusnarang · 15th February 2017, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Green

I have a few mandaus that need some minor (?) repairs. like rebinding of rattan on the hilt and scabbards and putting new resin on hilt.

Can anyone here suggest where I can get these done in Malaysia or Indonesia?

Can you attach some picture of mandaus you need to repair Green? I live in Pontianak, Borneo and know some mandaus craftmen. He will be pleased to handle your old mandau. Just giving you recommendation.

Maurice · 18th February 2017, 12:38 PM

I personally don't care if the resin ring is missing. I rather have the original old resin ring (if still present, but mostly missing).
If, because of use the resin ring is missing somehow, I prefer no resin ring at all, instead of a restoration.
But that is a matter of personal taste I suppose...

Best,
Maurice

Green · 22nd February 2017, 04:39 AM

Thanks for the reply Primusnarang. I would appreciate very much if you can pm me the contacts for the mandau craftsmen . I live near kuala lumpur but would be happy to fly to Pontianak if needed and would be happy to meet you as well.

18th February 2017, 12:38 PM	#2
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,462	I personally don't care if the resin ring is missing. I rather have the original old resin ring (if still present, but mostly missing). If, because of use the resin ring is missing somehow, I prefer no resin ring at all, instead of a restoration. But that is a matter of personal taste I suppose... Best, Maurice

22nd February 2017, 04:39 AM	#3
Green Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Malaysia Posts: 326	Thanks for the reply Primusnarang. I would appreciate very much if you can pm me the contacts for the mandau craftsmen . I live near kuala lumpur but would be happy to fly to Pontianak if needed and would be happy to meet you as well.