Tombak for comment

eli · 31st December 2004, 05:49 AM

Hi my name is Eli and I have just started collecting Indonesian weapons. Yesterday, I got a Tombak. It is great except that when I bought it there was no hilt. Does anyone know where I can get an antique hilt or a new hilt?

Also, I was wondering about some basic care that for a tombak. Attached are some photos of the Tombak.

eli · 31st December 2004, 05:51 AM

sorry about thie size

I didn't understand how big they would be.

Henk · 31st December 2004, 08:27 AM

Welcome Eli to this forum.

Very nice tombak. Mostly you get them without the hilt.

The best thing to do for taking care of this one is oiling. The best oil you can use is keris oil. That gives a good smell too. Keris oil is expensive so you can use also other kinds of oil to prevent rusting.

I think it is not very difficult to get a hilt for it. Certainly not a new one.
You should ask Adni from the Malay Art Gallery also a member of this forum. I'm sure he can help you out.

eli · 31st December 2004, 09:46 PM

henk,how many times should oil it? once a week,once a month,once a year year?

Henk · 1st January 2005, 12:39 PM

Eli,

I oil my kerisses and tombaks once a year. Using a good oil that should be enough. But depending to the climate in your country it is possible it has to be done more often. But I check them regularly and sometimes I have to oil a blade two or three times a year.

eli · 1st January 2005, 08:44 PM

here are some better pics

31st December 2004, 05:49 AM	#1
eli Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon US Posts: 21	Tombak for comment Hi my name is Eli and I have just started collecting Indonesian weapons. Yesterday, I got a Tombak. It is great except that when I bought it there was no hilt. Does anyone know where I can get an antique hilt or a new hilt? Also, I was wondering about some basic care that for a tombak. Attached are some photos of the Tombak. Attached Images

1st January 2005, 08:44 PM	#6
eli Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon US Posts: 21	here are some better pics Attached Images

31st December 2004, 05:51 AM	#2
eli Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon US Posts: 21	sorry about thie size I didn't understand how big they would be.

31st December 2004, 08:27 AM	#3
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Welcome Eli to this forum. Very nice tombak. Mostly you get them without the hilt. The best thing to do for taking care of this one is oiling. The best oil you can use is keris oil. That gives a good smell too. Keris oil is expensive so you can use also other kinds of oil to prevent rusting. I think it is not very difficult to get a hilt for it. Certainly not a new one. You should ask Adni from the Malay Art Gallery also a member of this forum. I'm sure he can help you out.

31st December 2004, 09:46 PM	#4
eli Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon US Posts: 21	henk,how many times should oil it? once a week,once a month,once a year year?

1st January 2005, 12:39 PM	#5
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Eli, I oil my kerisses and tombaks once a year. Using a good oil that should be enough. But depending to the climate in your country it is possible it has to be done more often. But I check them regularly and sometimes I have to oil a blade two or three times a year.