Bali Keris Info & Advice Requested

A. G. Maisey · 29th March 2024, 01:44 AM

Rob, I would not use a heat gun, in my experience the heat generated is spread too widely.

I have on occasion used a heat gun as a heat source, but I am very selective in what I use it on.

If I were remove the hilt on this keris I would probably use a gas flame, but I seldom recommend this to other people --- I have removed at least hundreds of hilts from keris, pedang & other blades, for a first up, one off attempt I would never recommend a gas flame.

What I have used many times is the flame of a candle, it is a bit dirty, but the soot washes off easy with turps, and the blade needs a clean & stain in any case.

When I use a candle I hold the blade in my hand and gently work the hilt back & forth until it lets go.

29th March 2024, 01:44 AM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,729	Rob, I would not use a heat gun, in my experience the heat generated is spread too widely. I have on occasion used a heat gun as a heat source, but I am very selective in what I use it on. If I were remove the hilt on this keris I would probably use a gas flame, but I seldom recommend this to other people --- I have removed at least hundreds of hilts from keris, pedang & other blades, for a first up, one off attempt I would never recommend a gas flame. What I have used many times is the flame of a candle, it is a bit dirty, but the soot washes off easy with turps, and the blade needs a clean & stain in any case. When I use a candle I hold the blade in my hand and gently work the hilt back & forth until it lets go.