Winter Project

Spunjer · 26th October 2009, 12:54 AM

overall, it wasn't as bad as i originally thought. main thing is i got
it somewhat close to what it was during her glory day! here she is
with her "younger" contemporaries

Spunjer · 26th October 2009, 01:02 AM

full views

close up of the blades:
top kris
22" length
1 3/8" wide

middle kris:
19" length
5/8" width

bottom kris:
20 1/2" length
1 1/4" width

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and here she is. i hope that you all enjoyed it!
comments/critique are welcome

Sajen · 26th October 2009, 01:37 AM

Very nice and a good job! I agree with you by the blade, I think there is not more possible, polish out the pitting isn't possible witout ruin the blade. But I personally would do more by the sheat, real patina you can't destroy by cleaning the wood with steel-wool, this is my experience by sheats from indonesian keris and I also would fill out the missing wood at the crosspiece.
But again, a very niece outcome and a beautiful kris.

sajen

kino · 26th October 2009, 01:43 AM

Excellent work brah!
I think you made a good stopping point at leaving the pitted area as it is, not smoothing it out. It would've made it a lot thinner and possibly ruining it.
Congrats.

Rick · 26th October 2009, 01:45 AM

Freakin' gorgeous !
You did just enough, perfect !

migueldiaz · 26th October 2009, 03:27 AM

can't believe my eyes ... nice job

David · 26th October 2009, 04:55 AM

Beautiful work Ron and a nice old kris. I would think that it did indeed once have one more band of some sort between the hilt and the pommel and if you did anything else you might consider replacing that for continuity's sake. I'd bet that Jose could fashion something appropriate for you there.

I would also consider maybe some silver headed nails to fill those hole around the base of the pommel.

KuKulzA28 · 26th October 2009, 05:59 AM

Amazing skill... great work!

Spunjer · 26th October 2009, 06:21 PM

thanks all!
i've been contemplating on adding that collar, david, reason why i didn't attached the pommel permanently yet. yeah, you're right, that it prolly had a collar or maybe a ring at one point, but my assumption is that, it has to be fairly thin. if you noticed at the bottom of the pommel where the nails or pins were placed, it's in symmetrical positions so again, i'm assuming it was meant to show. a collar has to be fairly low in order for it to show, so a ring might be a logical choice. will talk to show this to batara the next time we meet..
going back to the nails or pins, it looks like where they were suppose to anchor on the hilt has eroded real bad, so if anything, a pinhead to cover would prolly be appropriate. yeah, lot of possibilities...
sajen, i'm pretty sure the scabbard is original with the kris, and with the kris being in a not so perfect condition (with the pittings), i reckon leaving the scabbard in its imperfect state would match the sword... (plus filling out the missing piece takes a lot of work

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26th October 2009, 01:37 AM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,448	Very nice and a good job! I agree with you by the blade, I think there is not more possible, polish out the pitting isn't possible witout ruin the blade. But I personally would do more by the sheat, real patina you can't destroy by cleaning the wood with steel-wool, this is my experience by sheats from indonesian keris and I also would fill out the missing wood at the crosspiece. But again, a very niece outcome and a beautiful kris. sajen Last edited by Sajen; 26th October 2009 at 01:55 AM.

26th October 2009, 12:54 AM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	overall, it wasn't as bad as i originally thought. main thing is i got it somewhat close to what it was during her glory day! here she is with her "younger" contemporaries

26th October 2009, 01:02 AM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	full views close up of the blades: top kris 22" length 1 3/8" wide middle kris: 19" length 5/8" width bottom kris: 20 1/2" length 1 1/4" width ] and here she is. i hope that you all enjoyed it! comments/critique are welcome

26th October 2009, 01:43 AM	#4
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,023	Excellent work brah! I think you made a good stopping point at leaving the pitted area as it is, not smoothing it out. It would've made it a lot thinner and possibly ruining it. Congrats.

26th October 2009, 01:45 AM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	Freakin' gorgeous ! You did just enough, perfect !

26th October 2009, 03:27 AM	#6
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	can't believe my eyes ... nice job

26th October 2009, 04:55 AM	#7
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,251	Beautiful work Ron and a nice old kris. I would think that it did indeed once have one more band of some sort between the hilt and the pommel and if you did anything else you might consider replacing that for continuity's sake. I'd bet that Jose could fashion something appropriate for you there. I would also consider maybe some silver headed nails to fill those hole around the base of the pommel.

26th October 2009, 05:59 AM	#8
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	Amazing skill... great work!

26th October 2009, 06:21 PM	#9
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	thanks all! i've been contemplating on adding that collar, david, reason why i didn't attached the pommel permanently yet. yeah, you're right, that it prolly had a collar or maybe a ring at one point, but my assumption is that, it has to be fairly thin. if you noticed at the bottom of the pommel where the nails or pins were placed, it's in symmetrical positions so again, i'm assuming it was meant to show. a collar has to be fairly low in order for it to show, so a ring might be a logical choice. will talk to show this to batara the next time we meet.. going back to the nails or pins, it looks like where they were suppose to anchor on the hilt has eroded real bad, so if anything, a pinhead to cover would prolly be appropriate. yeah, lot of possibilities... sajen, i'm pretty sure the scabbard is original with the kris, and with the kris being in a not so perfect condition (with the pittings), i reckon leaving the scabbard in its imperfect state would match the sword... (plus filling out the missing piece takes a lot of work )...