David, Kai, thanks for the warm welcome.
Excellent feedback learning plenty.
Aware that the keris with 9 luk was missing the gonjo & buntut. Have notice as far back as I can remember while both keris were in my father's keeping. Never had the opportunity to ask him about both pieces as he passed on in my early teens. Would have certainly add to their provenance. BTW what is the purpose of having the gonjo a separate piece to the rest of the blade?
The rust at the tip seems too have ceased at a base metal or fews layers into the metal but the portion affected still has its rigidity and does not seem to be at risk of bending or rotting off.
Kai regarding the missing buntut, would a replacement need to be made from scratch? Or would it be possible to pick one in Malaysia or Singapore?
Finally regarding cleaning, once rinse the blade starts to develop a yellowish tinge of rust as it dries. Does this mean it needs for time in the process of pineapple juice?
I've included some more pics of the pendokok of both keris and their fittings.
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