Winter Project

Spunjer · 16th October 2009, 12:20 PM

i recently came across a kris that's in a terrible condition, and when i got it yesterday, it was worse than i thought. nevertheless, i thought that it will be worth it since it's actually a very old one; archaic as some of you might call it. the blade is 19 inches long, a heavy silver kakatua pommel and a unique ornated handle. it would be interesting when i'm all done with this.

Spunjer · 16th October 2009, 12:22 PM

some more...

the gangya ins crusted with rust, which is going to be the biggest problem. i'm hoping it's not as bad as it looks...

David · 16th October 2009, 01:03 PM

Wow, that will indeed be a project. Going to be a long winter i suppose.

Good luck with this and keep us posted. Looks like it deserves to be saved if you can.

Spunjer · 16th October 2009, 03:09 PM

well, they're calling for a long cold winter in our fave state, dave, hehe... It's definitely going to be a meticulous step by step project. I 've done either the scabbard OR the sword, but never on the same package.
another interesting aspect of the blade is how the asang is attached to the handle. Will take pics of this later on.
btw, has anyone ever seen inlays on archaic type kris before?

Bill · 16th October 2009, 04:11 PM

That is not what Cato refers to as a 18C. I believe it is Sulu late 19thC.
That really is a project, the rust looks pretty deep. Good Luck.

Jens Nordlunde · 16th October 2009, 04:59 PM

Hmm, it’s quite a challenge – but then again, a challenge is always interesting when it has something to do with you hobby – good luck.

16th October 2009, 12:20 PM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Winter Project i recently came across a kris that's in a terrible condition, and when i got it yesterday, it was worse than i thought. nevertheless, i thought that it will be worth it since it's actually a very old one; archaic as some of you might call it. the blade is 19 inches long, a heavy silver kakatua pommel and a unique ornated handle. it would be interesting when i'm all done with this.

16th October 2009, 12:22 PM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	some more... the gangya ins crusted with rust, which is going to be the biggest problem. i'm hoping it's not as bad as it looks...

16th October 2009, 01:03 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,061	Wow, that will indeed be a project. Going to be a long winter i suppose. Good luck with this and keep us posted. Looks like it deserves to be saved if you can.

16th October 2009, 03:09 PM	#4
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	well, they're calling for a long cold winter in our fave state, dave, hehe... It's definitely going to be a meticulous step by step project. I 've done either the scabbard OR the sword, but never on the same package. another interesting aspect of the blade is how the asang is attached to the handle. Will take pics of this later on. btw, has anyone ever seen inlays on archaic type kris before?

16th October 2009, 04:11 PM	#5
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	That is not what Cato refers to as a 18C. I believe it is Sulu late 19thC. That really is a project, the rust looks pretty deep. Good Luck.

16th October 2009, 04:59 PM	#6
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,716	Hmm, it’s quite a challenge – but then again, a challenge is always interesting when it has something to do with you hobby – good luck.