Kris Hilt Removal

Rick · 20th December 2005, 02:58 PM

Most original hilts are secured with plant resins ; heat applied to the base of the blade should after a while warm the tang enough for removal . If the blade has stirrups (baca baca) you will need to be more careful ; sometimes these baca baca are secured by a small nail . I'd suggest using a hair dryer rather than a torch to heat the blade .
A picture of the kris in question would be most helpful .

20th December 2005, 02:58 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Most original hilts are secured with plant resins ; heat applied to the base of the blade should after a while warm the tang enough for removal . If the blade has stirrups (baca baca) you will need to be more careful ; sometimes these baca baca are secured by a small nail . I'd suggest using a hair dryer rather than a torch to heat the blade . A picture of the kris in question would be most helpful .