kerishilt

JoJo · 24th November 2009, 12:34 PM

hi,
Can someone tell me why they make this hilt in two parts

A. G. Maisey · 24th November 2009, 09:56 PM

Very probably to replace a cracked section of the hilt.

When I have seen it done, this was the reason, and I myself have commissioned this repair on several occasions.

Moshah · 25th November 2009, 05:08 PM

"Conservation" could be the main reason.

But Alan, does this kind of repair will cost significantly lesser than constructing a whole new one? Or were there the aesthetic reason such as the age of the material etc, could be the main reason why one would ask for this kind of repair, rather than getting a new ones?

A. G. Maisey · 25th November 2009, 10:53 PM

The ones I've had repaired like this have cost a lot less than getting a new one made, but that was not a consideration for me. If necessary I would have been willing to pay much more than the cost of a new hilt, in order to conserve the old one.

BluErf · 5th December 2009, 05:10 AM

Sometimes, it is a limitation of available material. The old hilt may be made from wood of very good grain, and it is not so easy to find another piece of wood of similar size and quality. Sometimes, its the quality of the carving. If the owner likes the form of the old hilt, he may choose to repair the hilt. Sometimes, its just sentimental/pusaka value... I'm sure there are many other reasons for repairing an old hilt.

24th November 2009, 12:34 PM	#1
JoJo Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: the netherlands Posts: 2	kerishilt hi, Can someone tell me why they make this hilt in two parts Attached Images

24th November 2009, 09:56 PM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,893	Very probably to replace a cracked section of the hilt. When I have seen it done, this was the reason, and I myself have commissioned this repair on several occasions.

25th November 2009, 05:08 PM	#3
Moshah Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 171	"Conservation" could be the main reason. But Alan, does this kind of repair will cost significantly lesser than constructing a whole new one? Or were there the aesthetic reason such as the age of the material etc, could be the main reason why one would ask for this kind of repair, rather than getting a new ones?

25th November 2009, 10:53 PM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,893	The ones I've had repaired like this have cost a lot less than getting a new one made, but that was not a consideration for me. If necessary I would have been willing to pay much more than the cost of a new hilt, in order to conserve the old one.

5th December 2009, 05:10 AM	#5
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Sometimes, it is a limitation of available material. The old hilt may be made from wood of very good grain, and it is not so easy to find another piece of wood of similar size and quality. Sometimes, its the quality of the carving. If the owner likes the form of the old hilt, he may choose to repair the hilt. Sometimes, its just sentimental/pusaka value... I'm sure there are many other reasons for repairing an old hilt.