Archaic kalis gamble

Spunjer · 1st December 2014, 12:01 PM

seems to be you're amassing quite an arsenal, Detlef! congrats!!! i specially love scabbards similar to the third one from the left. very strong indo influence on that...

Sajen · 1st December 2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

seems to be you're amassing quite an arsenal, Detlef! congrats!!! i specially love scabbards similar to the third one from the left. very strong indo influence on that...

Hi Ron, I am sure that I will green with envy when I will see your kris arsenal!

The kris with the indo influence was shown here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=archaic+kris Still need to restore the handle.

Regards,
Detlef

T. Koch · 2nd December 2014, 09:43 AM

Hi Detlef - cool archaic! I agree on your observation, that the pommel looks like hippopotamus tusk.

Best wishes, - Thor

Sajen · 2nd December 2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Koch

Hi Detlef - cool archaic! I agree on your observation, that the pommel looks like hippopotamus tusk.

Best wishes, - Thor

Hi Thor,

thank you for both!

Best regard,
Detlef

Spunjer · 3rd December 2014, 04:51 AM

thanks for the kind words, Detlef... regarding that kris with the broken handle: i think the best way would be to tackle the problem is just to get a new pommel. recarving an addition to the existing piece might or might not bring it back to the way it was. just a thought...

Rick · 3rd December 2014, 03:12 PM

Another observation/question: it is obvious that there is an inlayed strip running down the center line of the blade, is there not ?

If it won't show a pattern or signs of a twistcore then what the heck is it ???
Could it be that there is some other agent than the ones you have tried that might possibly bring out some detail in this strip ??

Sajen · 3rd December 2014, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Another observation/question: it is obvious that there is an inlayed strip running down the center line of the blade, is there not ?

If it won't show a pattern or signs of a twistcore then what the heck is it ???
Could it be that there is some other agent than the ones you have tried that might possibly bring out some detail in this strip ??

Hello Rick,

good observation! Could be that it is just a lamination like by this one: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=kris
But the blade will get a better polishing and an etch with an other etching agent, like you I have my doubts that this is all what this "strip" will show.

Regards,
Detlef

1st December 2014, 12:01 PM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	seems to be you're amassing quite an arsenal, Detlef! congrats!!! i specially love scabbards similar to the third one from the left. very strong indo influence on that...

2nd December 2014, 09:43 AM	#3
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	Hi Detlef - cool archaic! I agree on your observation, that the pommel looks like hippopotamus tusk. Best wishes, - Thor

3rd December 2014, 04:51 AM	#5
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	thanks for the kind words, Detlef... regarding that kris with the broken handle: i think the best way would be to tackle the problem is just to get a new pommel. recarving an addition to the existing piece might or might not bring it back to the way it was. just a thought...

3rd December 2014, 03:12 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Another observation/question: it is obvious that there is an inlayed strip running down the center line of the blade, is there not ? If it won't show a pattern or signs of a twistcore then what the heck is it ??? Could it be that there is some other agent than the ones you have tried that might possibly bring out some detail in this strip ??