Worth Repairing or Not?

[drac2k]

Thanks, Sajen.There wasn't a scabbard. How old do you think the blade is and is it worth investing in a handle as a good one can be somewhat pricey?

[Sajen]

Difficult question! I would have a handle. But you would need a scabbard as well which would be much more difficult. Would like to read what others think.

Regards,
Detlef

[A. G. Maisey]

In Madura or Jawa this hilt could be recarved, outside of there it needs to be replaced.

This would have been a nice hilt, & to get an old one of similar quality will cost, but in my opinion it would be money well spent.

Yes, it is a Madura blade, most probably second half 19th century.

It also needs a scabbard, and as mentioned, this would not be easy.

[Rick]

Look what just appeared in my mailbox.
This came from an ebay seller; so they are out there.

[drac2k]

I am very thankful for all of the insightful comments; Is it a stupid question to ask if it is economically viable to have the Kris sent to Madura or Jawa to have the handle recarved and a scabbard made?

[kayoba84]

Originally Posted by drac2k

I am very thankful for all of the insightful comments; Is it a stupid question to ask if it is economically viable to have the Kris sent to Madura or Jawa to have the handle recarved and a scabbard made?

Am not sure where you are but if you send the hilt to Malaysia, Indonesia or Thailand, it can be patched and repaired. You only need to send the keris if you want to get a new sampir and batang made, or you can get a "sampir tumpang", that is you can buy a used/ old set ...but you need to guestimate the fit based on the length of the blade and perhaps too the dimensions of the ganjar/ aring.

Whether or not it makes economical sense, that is subjective. If you need contacts in the countries mentioned, I know that many members of this group can help connect you.

Good luck

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by kayoba84

Am not sure where you are but if you send the hilt to Malaysia, Indonesia or Thailand, it can be patched and repaired. You only need to send the keris if you want to get a new sampir and batang made, or you can get a "sampir tumpang", that is you can buy a used/ old set ...but you need to guestimate the fit based on the length of the blade and perhaps too the dimensions of the ganjar/ aring.

Whether or not it makes economical sense, that is subjective. If you need contacts in the countries mentioned, I know that many members of this group can help connect you.

Good luck

It is the best places to be done.

Be very cautious though, blades cannot be imported without permits, although many get through, equally, they cannot be exported... and will be stopped by post and customs... I opt to resin cast any bare blades now, and make two castings as they can sometimes be broken in the carving process...