Restoration advice needed Moro? Kris

Maurice · 6th October 2014, 09:01 AM

A beautifull kris and I especially like the blade a lot!
I wouldn't do not much about it, as I like it the way it is. It shows character!
If the ferrule and metal piece just below the pommel is silver, I would clean it a bit to show it is silver, but not too much as I wouldn't clean the "character" away.
If it is brass, leave it as it is.
I know a lot of collectors wouldn't agree with me, but each his own. :-)
We discussed this a lot on the forum, but it is a matter of taste I guess.

A pity of the recent break off of the handle. That is always something that causes a kind of "eyesore" to me....

Again, I love the blade with those inlay a lot!

Regards,
Maurice

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6th October 2014, 09:01 AM	#2
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,453	A beautifull kris and I especially like the blade a lot! I wouldn't do not much about it, as I like it the way it is. It shows character! If the ferrule and metal piece just below the pommel is silver, I would clean it a bit to show it is silver, but not too much as I wouldn't clean the "character" away. If it is brass, leave it as it is. I know a lot of collectors wouldn't agree with me, but each his own. :-) We discussed this a lot on the forum, but it is a matter of taste I guess. A pity of the recent break off of the handle. That is always something that causes a kind of "eyesore" to me.... Again, I love the blade with those inlay a lot! Regards, Maurice