Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Condition- What is acceptable???

Bill M · 8th March 2007, 07:40 PM

I agree, Lew that the furniture or dress is not usually original to the dress. It can be changed several times during the lifetime of each owner. But iI have a problem getting good dress. If I make it myself, it will look like I did!

And somehow a naked Javanese keris laying in my case just looks wrong. The hilts are availiable, but the scabbards are hard to find.

Perhaps one day my woodworking skills will improve, or I'll get a contact who can make good dress.

But I would certainly not turn down a good blade because it had no dress, I would just prefer that it did.

I also agree with you that the blade is the most important part of any kris/kris.

8th March 2007, 07:40 PM	#13
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	I agree, Lew that the furniture or dress is not usually original to the dress. It can be changed several times during the lifetime of each owner. But iI have a problem getting good dress. If I make it myself, it will look like I did! And somehow a naked Javanese keris laying in my case just looks wrong. The hilts are availiable, but the scabbards are hard to find. Perhaps one day my woodworking skills will improve, or I'll get a contact who can make good dress. But I would certainly not turn down a good blade because it had no dress, I would just prefer that it did. I also agree with you that the blade is the most important part of any kris/kris.