Help with (Moro Kris?)

Sajen · 29th November 2010, 07:47 PM

I am in agreement with David about the hilt. It isn't apparently the hilt of the first issue of the blade but a piece of the history of this kris so when it would be mine I don't would change something.... this hilt will never have had silver bands in my humble opinion so I don't would touch it.
Since the blade will have a lamination like you told us I would sand it with very fine wet abrasive paper and would etch it.
A other thing is the missing silver-inlays, I think to restore this will be a good thing.

About the sheath: it would look nice with silver bands again since they have been there like it is still to seen. A care with wood oil or antique wax and a closing polish of the wooden part will bring out a good looking sheath.

But this is only my humble opinion, others will think different.

Regards,

Detlef

29th November 2010, 07:47 PM	#18
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	I am in agreement with David about the hilt. It isn't apparently the hilt of the first issue of the blade but a piece of the history of this kris so when it would be mine I don't would change something.... this hilt will never have had silver bands in my humble opinion so I don't would touch it. Since the blade will have a lamination like you told us I would sand it with very fine wet abrasive paper and would etch it. A other thing is the missing silver-inlays, I think to restore this will be a good thing. About the sheath: it would look nice with silver bands again since they have been there like it is still to seen. A care with wood oil or antique wax and a closing polish of the wooden part will bring out a good looking sheath. But this is only my humble opinion, others will think different. Regards, Detlef Last edited by Sajen; 29th November 2010 at 10:52 PM.