Bone Handle Removal

[khalifah muda]

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.

Best,

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.