Anything worth saving on this kris?

Henk · 2nd August 2007, 08:20 PM

I certainly think this keris is worth restoring. The only thing I would change is the mendak. I would replace the mendak in one that fits more to the selut. Or when you can replace the gonjo only use the selut. I cann't see what kind of stones are placed in the mendak, but I'm sure the mendak could be used for another keris.
The blade needs an etch with warangan. I think it is a very good blade. The prabot is very long wich in javanese is called Kebo Lajer
A nice scabbard will complete the keris. Maybe you can carve one by yourself or like Ganjawulung said order one for the price as much as the shipping costs.

If you cann't do it all by yourself I'm convinced there are forum members who are glad to help you with restoring this keris. I think this fellow deserves it. When completely restored it was the price of restoration certainly worth.

2nd August 2007, 08:20 PM	#6
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	I certainly think this keris is worth restoring. The only thing I would change is the mendak. I would replace the mendak in one that fits more to the selut. Or when you can replace the gonjo only use the selut. I cann't see what kind of stones are placed in the mendak, but I'm sure the mendak could be used for another keris. The blade needs an etch with warangan. I think it is a very good blade. The prabot is very long wich in javanese is called Kebo Lajer A nice scabbard will complete the keris. Maybe you can carve one by yourself or like Ganjawulung said order one for the price as much as the shipping costs. If you cann't do it all by yourself I'm convinced there are forum members who are glad to help you with restoring this keris. I think this fellow deserves it. When completely restored it was the price of restoration certainly worth.