Worth Repairing or Not?

Sajen · 4th June 2023, 07:28 PM

Hello Drac2k,

The blade is in my opinion a East Java/Madura blade, the handle is a Donoriko handle. Is there a scabbard? I personally would replace the handle.

Regards,
Detlef

drac2k · 4th June 2023, 09:04 PM

Thanks, Sajen.There wasn't a scabbard. How old do you think the blade is and is it worth investing in a handle as a good one can be somewhat pricey?

Sajen · 4th June 2023, 09:24 PM

Difficult question! I would have a handle.

But you would need a scabbard as well which would be much more difficult. Would like to read what others think.

Regards,
Detlef

A. G. Maisey · 4th June 2023, 10:14 PM

In Madura or Jawa this hilt could be recarved, outside of there it needs to be replaced.

This would have been a nice hilt, & to get an old one of similar quality will cost, but in my opinion it would be money well spent.

Yes, it is a Madura blade, most probably second half 19th century.

It also needs a scabbard, and as mentioned, this would not be easy.

Rick · 4th June 2023, 11:08 PM

Look what just appeared in my mailbox.

This came from an ebay seller; so they are out there.

drac2k · 5th June 2023, 12:10 AM

I am very thankful for all of the insightful comments; Is it a stupid question to ask if it is economically viable to have the Kris sent to Madura or Jawa to have the handle recarved and a scabbard made?

kayoba84 · 5th June 2023, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

I am very thankful for all of the insightful comments; Is it a stupid question to ask if it is economically viable to have the Kris sent to Madura or Jawa to have the handle recarved and a scabbard made?

Am not sure where you are but if you send the hilt to Malaysia, Indonesia or Thailand, it can be patched and repaired. You only need to send the keris if you want to get a new sampir and batang made, or you can get a "sampir tumpang", that is you can buy a used/ old set ...but you need to guestimate the fit based on the length of the blade and perhaps too the dimensions of the ganjar/ aring.

Whether or not it makes economical sense, that is subjective. If you need contacts in the countries mentioned, I know that many members of this group can help connect you.

Good luck

4th June 2023, 11:08 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,294	Not An Offer // Coincidence Look what just appeared in my mailbox. This came from an ebay seller; so they are out there. Attached Images Last edited by Rick; 4th June 2023 at 11:21 PM.

4th June 2023, 07:28 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,797	Hello Drac2k, The blade is in my opinion a East Java/Madura blade, the handle is a Donoriko handle. Is there a scabbard? I personally would replace the handle. Regards, Detlef

4th June 2023, 09:04 PM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,234	Thanks, Sajen.There wasn't a scabbard. How old do you think the blade is and is it worth investing in a handle as a good one can be somewhat pricey?

4th June 2023, 09:24 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,797	Difficult question! I would have a handle. But you would need a scabbard as well which would be much more difficult. Would like to read what others think. Regards, Detlef

4th June 2023, 10:14 PM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,898	In Madura or Jawa this hilt could be recarved, outside of there it needs to be replaced. This would have been a nice hilt, & to get an old one of similar quality will cost, but in my opinion it would be money well spent. Yes, it is a Madura blade, most probably second half 19th century. It also needs a scabbard, and as mentioned, this would not be easy.

5th June 2023, 12:10 AM	#6
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,234	I am very thankful for all of the insightful comments; Is it a stupid question to ask if it is economically viable to have the Kris sent to Madura or Jawa to have the handle recarved and a scabbard made?