Since nobody comment until now: Good work Jose! :) Special because the remaining grooves have been very thin.

Thank you again,
Detlef

I apologize for not complimenting it earlier. I think I just have become spoiled and always assuming the best from Battara!

It does, indeed, look great!

Another beautiful example of work masterfully executed by Jose. If you do not mind my asking, when doing this type of restoration work are you using dead soft sterling wire for the inlay or silver wire of a lower silver content like silver solder?

Best,
Robert

Thank you Charles,
and I am aware that the compliment is mainly for Jose who bring this neglected blade again to life. :cool:
Here again the picture from the seller in the state I get this kris.

Regards,
Detlef

Damn José! Nice job...back from the brink of death... :)

Thank you folks. You are very kind.

Robert I use dead soft sterling silver wire. I don't like the look of silver solder, and it does not match what they did in effect or in authentic original technique.

Thank you Jose. I was only wondering because some of the silver inlay that I have seen has had that dead dull look to it like easy silver solder gets if left exposed to the air for too long. I imagine that it might have been a silver alloy of some type that had been used in the inlay on those pieces. Again, wonderful work.
Detlef, your good catch has now been transformed into a great one that I and I am sure many others as well would love to have for their own collections. Congratulations for being able to see past the damage, and for having this sword given the respect, care and attention that it was earlier denied. :cool:

Best,
Robert

I agree Robert that sometimes it maybe the alloy used. Also of course time and wear on soft materials like silver can make it dull as well.

Thank you very much Robert! It would have been a shame to let this nice blade in the state like I have received it. A description of this kris will be: "An antique kris from possible Tawi-Tawi, original wooden handle is restored, silver fittings and baca-baca new created by Jose Albivois, silver inlays restored by the same person." ;)

Regards,
Detlef

Finally here are pictures of the finished project.

Enjoy!

Hello Jose,

great result and a big compliment from me!

Here some additional pictures.

And here again a picture how I received this piece and after all restauration is done.

What a transformation Detlef. You can hardly believe that it is the same sword shown in the before photos. Wonderful work as always Jose, very impressive.

Best,
Robert

Thank you Robert. This was a long difficult project, but I always want to make sure that whatever I do, I do it right! :D

Jose, While everything on this is very nicely done the re-channeling of the blade (where needed) and the replacing of the missing silver inlay is absolutely exceptional work. Someone who had never seen this piece before and not known that the inlay was the mess you had to deal with would think it was all original to the blade and just in pristine condition. The photos really do not do justice to your skill and the level of quality you have achieved in one of the most difficult areas of restoration work. Anyone who has ever attempted the replacement of missing inlay in the traditional manner knows what I am speaking of. Again, my congratulations to you on a job most expertly done.

Best Regards,
Robert

Hello Robert,

it will get a place of honor at my wall! :cool: ;)

Regards,
Detlef