2nd Keris-

[peterkilger]

This Keris , I think has an ebony handle ... a bit different carving on it...

You had mentioned to clean the blade ... How is that best done?

I will post more pics with the handles upright , probably of all 3 together
so that each can be seen clearly...
Thanks Detlef and David for answering on the 1st keris

[Rick]

A prolonged soak in unsweetened pineapple juice would be my suggestion, Peter .

Your Grandfather seemed to be partial to this hilt style .

Nice keris .

[Sajen]

Hi Pete,

this keris is as well from East Java or Madura and the handle is again janggelan style but this time from wood but don't know if it is ebony, I doubt.

For cleaning your blades have for example a look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15429

But there are other threads where it is explained and shown how a keris blade can be cleaned.

Both keris missing it's hilt rings called mendak. It should be easy for you in the Netherlands to get such mendaks for your both (or three) keris.

Regards,

Detlef

[dbhmgb]

Hello Peter,

You are fortunate to have inherited these kerises. I'm new to this as well and I wanted to just give a word of encouragement on the pineapple juice and it effectiveness on cleaning the blades. I have two blades, one was just a bit rusty and the other was a real mess with rust and accumulated gunk. I put them in unsweetened juice and within 2.5 days the lightly rusted blade was rust free. The other blade is still soaking and the progress is slower due to its poor condition. Every day I take the blades out and rinse the off in the tub and give them a thorough scrubbing with a toothbrush - the results are amazing! When the first blade was done I rinsed it in bicarbonate of soda and when I had it completely dry, I oiled it liberally.

I just bought another one in rough shape and when it arrives I'll be starting the process again. Watching a blade in bad shape transforming into what it's meant to be is really quite enjoyable!

Please record your progress and share it with us.

Dan

I decided to add a picture of the progress: