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littledirtnap · 31st May 2005, 11:10 PM

I really appreciate all the input!! This helps me a great deal, as this is my first Keris, and I'd like to treat it with proper care.

The spacer is unmistakable as a small circle of leather, soaked in pitch(?).Of this I am sure. It is clearly layered from a first hand view, and has the fibrous characteristic where worn, and worn to lighter brown in small areas.

I will be leaving the hilt as is, as it is tight and I have no desire to change anything. I will, however, carefully clean it.

I am very glad that my asking here has produced this much discussion, and I'll take any and all I can get, and take all into consideration.

Thanks!!

31st May 2005, 11:10 PM	#22
littledirtnap Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 10	I really appreciate all the input!! This helps me a great deal, as this is my first Keris, and I'd like to treat it with proper care. The spacer is unmistakable as a small circle of leather, soaked in pitch(?).Of this I am sure. It is clearly layered from a first hand view, and has the fibrous characteristic where worn, and worn to lighter brown in small areas. I will be leaving the hilt as is, as it is tight and I have no desire to change anything. I will, however, carefully clean it. I am very glad that my asking here has produced this much discussion, and I'll take any and all I can get, and take all into consideration. Thanks!!