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Originally Posted by Rick
The blade seems like polished Balinese work
Turn the handle 180 degrees.
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Rick/all,
Thank you for all of the insight that you've given me thus far. Could you please explain a bit more on polished Balinese work. Does this mean that after the blade is forged it is etched/stained and then polished rather then leaving the rougher etched look? (Please feel free to correct my terminology)
Also, you mention that the ukiran needs to be turned 180. I attempted to remove it (my others can be moved), this one won't budge.....any ideas about removing it? I tapped lightly on the ganja with a wooden mallet, maybe I need to become a bit more aggressive. I would like to get it removed so that I can soak the blade in WD40 as was suggested.
I have attached a photo of the group of my keris's. Thank you all for your kind advice and help. Your continued assistance and comments will be appreciated!!! Take care.
Respectfully,
John