And a Bali keris for comment

[SidJ]

It is such a lovely keris that I would love to have it if you ever get bored of it!
Nice warangan job too. Realgar seems to give a subtler stain it seems but even more alluring to my eyes.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by SidJ

It is such a lovely keris that I would love to have it if you ever get bored of it!
Nice warangan job too. Realgar seems to give a subtler stain it seems but even more alluring to my eyes.

Thank you Sid, when I ever get bored of it I will inform you!

Regards,
Detlef

[Anthony G.]

Hi

You stained it yourself using warangan? Orelse what did you use for staining if warangan is not available. I got similar blade which I want to try staining it with home vinegar. I have no access to warangan.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Anthony G.

Hi

You stained it yourself using warangan? Orelse what did you use for staining if warangan is not available. I got similar blade which I want to try staining it with home vinegar. I have no access to warangan.

Hi Anthony,

No, it was stained by a man in the Netherlands with realgar warangan. My own attempt to etch with realgar was nor really successful.

Regards,
Detlef