Bali Hilts

A. G. Maisey · 25th August 2013, 10:49 AM

Nice hilt Montino, and nice material.

A few years ago I sent two pieces of pink ivory to Madura to be carved. Pink ivory is a bit like purpleheart, in that you must let it sit for a while after working it to let the colour come out. The gentleman who carved my pink ivory thought he knew better than I did, he ignored my instructions and lacquered it immediately after he carved it. My pink ivory hilts are mid brown. I'll clean the lacquer off one day when I get around to it.

Anyway, here's 3 more Bali hilts.

Montino Bourbon · 25th August 2013, 05:40 PM

What is the six-legged animal? More info please!

The accordion-pleated one at the bottom is wonderful too.

David · 25th August 2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Montino Bourbon

What is the six-legged animal? More info please!

Montino, that is know as kocet-kocetan. Here is a good informational thread on them.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...=kocet-kocetan

David · 25th August 2013, 09:08 PM

I've posted these before in our "Figural" thread, but for the sake of grouping here are a couple of my Bali hilts. Nothing extraordinary, but they hold some personality for me.

Marcokeris · 27th August 2013, 01:37 PM

Some of mine

rasjid · 27th August 2013, 03:31 PM

Two made by IB Pastika, all material is made from moose horn / elk.
Once polished the old moose material is as good as ivory. Now adays plenty in Bali.

David · 27th August 2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rasjid

Once polished the old moose material is as good as ivory.

hmmm...i'm not sure i understand what that means. As good as ivory in what way?

Beautiful carvings BTW.

25th August 2013, 10:49 AM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,058	Nice hilt Montino, and nice material. A few years ago I sent two pieces of pink ivory to Madura to be carved. Pink ivory is a bit like purpleheart, in that you must let it sit for a while after working it to let the colour come out. The gentleman who carved my pink ivory thought he knew better than I did, he ignored my instructions and lacquered it immediately after he carved it. My pink ivory hilts are mid brown. I'll clean the lacquer off one day when I get around to it. Anyway, here's 3 more Bali hilts. Attached Images

25th August 2013, 05:40 PM	#2
Montino Bourbon Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, California Posts: 301	Incredible as usual! What is the six-legged animal? More info please! The accordion-pleated one at the bottom is wonderful too.

25th August 2013, 09:08 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,237	I've posted these before in our "Figural" thread, but for the sake of grouping here are a couple of my Bali hilts. Nothing extraordinary, but they hold some personality for me. Attached Images

27th August 2013, 01:37 PM	#5
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	Some of mine Attached Images

27th August 2013, 03:31 PM	#6
rasjid Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jakarta - Indonesia Posts: 114	New Bali Hilts Two made by IB Pastika, all material is made from moose horn / elk. Once polished the old moose material is as good as ivory. Now adays plenty in Bali. Attached Images