SULU KALIS

xasterix · 8th September 2020, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kai

Hello Xas,

Yes, it is really tough to restore kalis without dismounting the blades; usually this can be achieved without too much hassle.

A pic with plain background would be great whenever you get a chance...

The age estimates seem reasonable - the hilt looks well above average from that period though. I'm not convinced that production of laminated blades stopped throughout the Sulu archipelago - like with the separate katik, I'd guess that traditional production continued in remote areas...

Regards,
Kai

Hullo Kai,

I'm not yet done restoring it, sorry this is what I can manage at the moment.

xasterix · 11th September 2020, 01:05 AM

Finally made some progress in restoration, got tired of waiting for fine brass brush, and just straightaway sharpened and etched.

Battara · 11th September 2020, 01:20 AM

Oh yes much nicer now.

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,320	Oh yes much nicer now.