Warangan treatment of an old Javanese blade?

Jean · 4th September 2017, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GIO

Yes, the blade could be North-East Javanese. The overall shape doesn't seem Balinese to me. Compliments for the etching: it's you who did it ?
Best regards

Hello Gio,
The etching was done by Master Herman from Solo, the pamor contrast is excellent and the bade still very smooth.
Best regards

Jean · 4th September 2017, 03:01 PM

Hello friends,
I also commissioned a new scabbard iras made from cendana (non-aromatic sandalwood), the shape and sunggingan are not perfect but the best I could get.
Regards

Sajen · 4th September 2017, 03:45 PM

Well done Jean!

I really don't see any reason why the blade shouldn't get etched, maybe a somewhat milder etch would let look the blade old like it is.
And better this scabbard as no scabbard! I am green with envy, this keris is also with it's small faults a real beauty!

Regards,
Detlef

4th September 2017, 03:01 PM	#2
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Hello friends, I also commissioned a new scabbard iras made from cendana (non-aromatic sandalwood), the shape and sunggingan are not perfect but the best I could get. Regards Attached Images

4th September 2017, 03:45 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Well done Jean! I really don't see any reason why the blade shouldn't get etched, maybe a somewhat milder etch would let look the blade old like it is. And better this scabbard as no scabbard! I am green with envy, this keris is also with it's small faults a real beauty! Regards, Detlef