And again a kris!

Sajen · 3rd June 2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

Detlef, your good catch has now been transformed into a great one that I and I am sure many others as well would love to have for their own collections. Congratulations for being able to see past the damage, and for having this sword given the respect, care and attention that it was earlier denied.

Thank you very much Robert! It would have been a shame to let this nice blade in the state like I have received it. A description of this kris will be: "An antique kris from possible Tawi-Tawi, original wooden handle is restored, silver fittings and baca-baca new created by Jose Albivois, silver inlays restored by the same person."

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 3rd January 2016, 06:52 AM

Finally here are pictures of the finished project.

Enjoy!

Sajen · 3rd January 2016, 01:42 PM

Hello Jose,

great result and a big compliment from me!

Here some additional pictures.

Sajen · 3rd January 2016, 01:49 PM

And here again a picture how I received this piece and after all restauration is done.

Robert · 9th January 2016, 06:50 AM

What a transformation Detlef. You can hardly believe that it is the same sword shown in the before photos. Wonderful work as always Jose, very impressive.

Best,
Robert

Battara · 10th January 2016, 03:06 AM

Thank you Robert. This was a long difficult project, but I always want to make sure that whatever I do, I do it right!

Robert · 10th January 2016, 06:09 AM

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I always want to make sure that whatever I do, I do it right!

Jose, While everything on this is very nicely done the re-channeling of the blade (where needed) and the replacing of the missing silver inlay is absolutely exceptional work. Someone who had never seen this piece before and not known that the inlay was the mess you had to deal with would think it was all original to the blade and just in pristine condition. The photos really do not do justice to your skill and the level of quality you have achieved in one of the most difficult areas of restoration work. Anyone who has ever attempted the replacement of missing inlay in the traditional manner knows what I am speaking of. Again, my congratulations to you on a job most expertly done.

Best Regards,
Robert

Sajen · 10th January 2016, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

What a transformation Detlef. You can hardly believe that it is the same sword shown in the before photos.

Hello Robert,

it will get a place of honor at my wall!

Regards,
Detlef

3rd January 2016, 06:52 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,374	Finally here are pictures of the finished project. Enjoy! Attached Images

3rd January 2016, 01:42 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,574	Hello Jose, great result and a big compliment from me! Here some additional pictures. Attached Images

3rd January 2016, 01:49 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,574	And here again a picture how I received this piece and after all restauration is done. Attached Images

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9th January 2016, 06:50 AM	#5
Robert (deceased) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	What a transformation Detlef. You can hardly believe that it is the same sword shown in the before photos. Wonderful work as always Jose, very impressive. Best, Robert

10th January 2016, 03:06 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,374	Thank you Robert. This was a long difficult project, but I always want to make sure that whatever I do, I do it right!