And again a kris!

Sajen · 2nd June 2015, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesS

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!

Thank you Charles,
and I am aware that the compliment is mainly for Jose who bring this neglected blade again to life.

Here again the picture from the seller in the state I get this kris.

Regards,
Detlef

David · 2nd June 2015, 06:49 PM

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

Battara · 3rd June 2015, 12:14 AM

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.

Robert · 3rd June 2015, 04:29 AM

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.

Best,
Robert

Battara · 3rd June 2015, 05:49 AM

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.

Sajen · 3rd June 2015, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert

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.

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

Battara · 3rd January 2016, 06:52 AM

Finally here are pictures of the finished project.

Enjoy!

Sajen · 3rd January 2016, 01:42 PM

Hello Jose,

great result and a big compliment from me!

Here some additional pictures.

3rd January 2016, 06:52 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,346	Finally here are pictures of the finished project. Enjoy! Attached Images

3rd January 2016, 01:42 PM	#8
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,439	Hello Jose, great result and a big compliment from me! Here some additional pictures. Attached Images

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2nd June 2015, 06:49 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Damn José! Nice job...back from the brink of death...

3rd June 2015, 12:14 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,346	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.

3rd June 2015, 04:29 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	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. Best, Robert

3rd June 2015, 05:49 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,346	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.