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Originally Posted by Amuk Murugul
Hullo everybody,
Is there a simple way to remove a bone handle from a keris when it is filled and fixed to the tang with caulking compound/plaster (i.e. removal w/o damaging the pierced carving)? The last time I did it, it was so laborious  .
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There 2 options:
a) soak the hilt intermittently in lukewarm water till the hilt loosen,
b) heat the blade from a distance till the hilt is loosen (most effective way that I've tried)
Another option which is quite risky, place the blade in between a thick book, put pressure on the book while trying to move the hilt bit by bit.
Happy trying.