First Moro Kris (Straight Sulu piece)

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Croccifixio

A few more photos. I really can't tell if the hilt is pure horn but it's non-magnetic.

To my eyes it look like tarnished silver bands.

[Croccifixio]

How would I test that without damaging any indication of age? Or is silver patina not very important for antiques?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Croccifixio

How would I test that without damaging any indication of age? Or is silver patina not very important for antiques?

It's a question of taste, I personally like silver polished up, others like it tarnished. You can let test it by a jeweler. And don't worry, when you don't like it polished up, silver get very soon again this dark tarnish.

Regards,
Detlef

[Ian]

In its original setting this kris would likely have been maintained in an untarnished state. Oxidation of the blade or silver fittings was removed by those who owned fancy weapons (and less fancy items also). They did, however, often etch the blades of their weapons to highlight the patterns caused by folding the steel, etc.

Ian

[Croccifixio]

Thank you Detlef. I do want to honor the original maker and wielder and will do my best to restore its luster and repair the rusted areas (something I'm nervous about to be honest - I don't know how deep the rust goes).

Regards,

Joren

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Croccifixio

Thank you Detlef. I do want to honor the original maker and wielder and will do my best to restore its luster and repair the rusted areas (something I'm nervous about to be honest - I don't know how deep the rust goes).

Regards,

Joren

Hi Joren,

please share the result with us. Don't worry about the rust, when you don't treat this places the rust will still work and it will become more worse, special in the climate circumstances you are living.

Regards,
Detlef