A Question About Gonjos

David R · 15th December 2023, 11:47 PM

The gonjo has actually become loose, separated even. I will not rush into dealing with it, but concentrate on getting the blade dressed for now.

A. G. Maisey · 16th December 2023, 03:14 AM

David, the gonjo needs to be fixed in place before you try to get dress for the keris.

You're not looking at a big job just to fix it into place, ten, fifteen minutes tops.

To demount and refit in order to eliminate the gap, you are looking at serious time & committment.

But that gonjo must be tightened up before you think about dress, finding suitable dress could take quite a while, depending on where you are.

15th December 2023, 11:47 PM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,138	The gonjo has actually become loose, separated even. I will not rush into dealing with it, but concentrate on getting the blade dressed for now.

16th December 2023, 03:14 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	David, the gonjo needs to be fixed in place before you try to get dress for the keris. You're not looking at a big job just to fix it into place, ten, fifteen minutes tops. To demount and refit in order to eliminate the gap, you are looking at serious time & committment. But that gonjo must be tightened up before you think about dress, finding suitable dress could take quite a while, depending on where you are.