Moro Kris

Nagawarrior · 9th February 2011, 09:30 PM

Updated photos.
Restoration by Jose Albovias.
I'm very thankfull to have such a fine artisan restore my Kris.

-Stephen*

Rick · 9th February 2011, 10:42 PM

Nice job massaging the ganja back into place, Jose !

May we see the entire sword, please ?

Battara · 9th February 2011, 11:36 PM

Thank you Rick. It took some careful hammering and anvil work.

It was a pleasure to work on this piece. The baka-bakas were fun to do too.

Nagawarrior · 10th February 2011, 03:18 AM

Here's a few more pics Rick, since you insist.

Jose even repaired the little sliver of wood missing at the top fo the scabbard. The glue line isn't noticeable now. I haven't tried to polish the scabbard bands. Any suggestions? They seem so thin.

Battara · 10th February 2011, 03:25 AM

Here is the weirdness: silver you polish, bronze you don't polish. When it comes to brass, the new thing now is not to polish but keep the patina.

Folks please correct me if I am wrong.

Below is a picture of the finished kris and scabbard (no glue seam).

Rick · 10th February 2011, 03:57 PM

The nine waves are very subtle .

Battara · 11th February 2011, 05:35 PM

Very true Rick. This is a good sign of age versus the sharp pointy waves of recently made stuff.

9th February 2011, 09:30 PM	#1
Nagawarrior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Inland Empire, Southern California USA Posts: 160	Updated photos. Restoration by Jose Albovias. I'm very thankfull to have such a fine artisan restore my Kris. -Stephen* Attached Images

10th February 2011, 03:18 AM	#4
Nagawarrior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Inland Empire, Southern California USA Posts: 160	Here's a few more pics Rick, since you insist. Jose even repaired the little sliver of wood missing at the top fo the scabbard. The glue line isn't noticeable now. I haven't tried to polish the scabbard bands. Any suggestions? They seem so thin. Attached Images

10th February 2011, 03:25 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Here is the weirdness: silver you polish, bronze you don't polish. When it comes to brass, the new thing now is not to polish but keep the patina. Folks please correct me if I am wrong. Below is a picture of the finished kris and scabbard (no glue seam). Attached Images

10th February 2011, 03:57 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,348	Nice The nine waves are very subtle .

9th February 2011, 10:42 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,348	Nice job massaging the ganja back into place, Jose ! May we see the entire sword, please ?

9th February 2011, 11:36 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Thank you Rick. It took some careful hammering and anvil work. It was a pleasure to work on this piece. The baka-bakas were fun to do too.

11th February 2011, 05:35 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	Very true Rick. This is a good sign of age versus the sharp pointy waves of recently made stuff.