Moro Kris for comment

[Battara]

Yes most likely it curled into the empty space.

[Sajen]

Hi Gene,

another fine and interesting addition to your collection. Agree with Maurice and Jose to let the scabbard alone. The form of the scabbard remind to some keris sheaths from northern regions of Sumatra. When I am you I would leave it like this. I only would try to etch it to see if there is a lamination.

Regards,

Detlef

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Gene,

another fine and interesting addition to your collection. Agree with Maurice and Jose to let the scabbard alone. The form of the scabbard remind to some keris sheaths from northern regions of Sumatra. When I am you I would leave it like this. I only would try to etch it to see if there is a lamination.

Regards,

Detlef

Hi Detlef,

It came with the collection of items, of which many seem to have a direct or possible Sumatran attribution.
However, there was another possible Filipino dagger with a heavy wavy blade.

I'll do as you chaps say and leave the scabbard on this one then. A buff with a soft cloth only perhaps?

Best
Gene

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Battara

Yes most likely it curled into the empty space.

Ahh, another worn old warrior?
It has that rather ugly 'sandblasted' look to the sirface of the metal that so many Kris seem to get one the contrast is lost. Not sure what to do with it TBH.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Ahh, another worn old warrior?
It has that rather ugly 'sandblasted' look to the sirface of the metal that so many Kris seem to get one the contrast is lost. Not sure what to do with it TBH.

Hi Gene,

try to etch it, this is not a big effort and will bring out a possible nice lamination.
you can use vinegar from your wifes kitchen, heat the blade and vinegar and use a brush. Normally it will work after a short time.

Regards,

Detlef

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Gene,

try to etch it, this is not a big effort and will bring out a possible nice lamination.
you can use vinegar from your wifes kitchen, heat the blade and vinegar and use a brush. Normally it will work after a short time.

Regards,

Detlef

Thanks Detlef.

Would that be better than FeCl for these?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Thanks Detlef.

Would that be better than FeCl for these?

You can use FeCl as well. Vinegar will give a more soft etch what I prefer but this is a personal choice.

Regards,

Detlef

[Battara]

IF you use FeCl mix it with a little distilled water, say 1/2 and 1/2?

Etch the blade and see what comes out.

On the scabbard, the most I would do is place bands of either brass or silver. Otherwise leave the wood alone. On the blade, it should have a clamp on it, maybe silver, as well as etch it.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Battara

IF you use FeCl mix it with a little distilled water, say 1/2 and 1/2?

Etch the blade and see what comes out.

On the scabbard, the most I would do is place bands of either brass or silver. Otherwise leave the wood alone. On the blade, it should have a clamp on it, maybe silver, as well as etch it.

Thanks, I don't suppose you have any pictures of examples of how the scabbard should look, or ideas for remaking the clamp do you?

I can see some areas where it looks like there were originally bands on the scabbard. What do you think these holes were for?