And again a kris!

Battara · 31st May 2015, 05:49 PM

Ok I finally finished the silver inlay on the blade. Here are some pictures:

Sajen · 1st June 2015, 01:51 PM

Since nobody comment until now: Good work Jose!

Special because the remaining grooves have been very thin.

Thank you again,
Detlef

CharlesS · 2nd June 2015, 12:05 AM

I apologize for not complimenting it earlier. I think I just have become spoiled and always assuming the best from Battara!

It does, indeed, look great!

Robert · 2nd June 2015, 05:15 AM

Another beautiful example of work masterfully executed by Jose. If you do not mind my asking, when doing this type of restoration work are you using dead soft sterling wire for the inlay or silver wire of a lower silver content like silver solder?

Best,
Robert

Sajen · 2nd June 2015, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesS

I apologize for not complimenting it earlier. I think I just have become spoiled and always assuming the best from Battara!

It does, indeed, look great!

Thank you Charles,
and I am aware that the compliment is mainly for Jose who bring this neglected blade again to life.

Here again the picture from the seller in the state I get this kris.

Regards,
Detlef

David · 2nd June 2015, 05:49 PM

Damn José! Nice job...back from the brink of death...

Battara · 2nd June 2015, 11:14 PM

Thank you folks. You are very kind.

Robert I use dead soft sterling silver wire. I don't like the look of silver solder, and it does not match what they did in effect or in authentic original technique.

Robert · 3rd June 2015, 03:29 AM

Thank you Jose. I was only wondering because some of the silver inlay that I have seen has had that dead dull look to it like easy silver solder gets if left exposed to the air for too long. I imagine that it might have been a silver alloy of some type that had been used in the inlay on those pieces. Again, wonderful work.
Detlef, your good catch has now been transformed into a great one that I and I am sure many others as well would love to have for their own collections. Congratulations for being able to see past the damage, and for having this sword given the respect, care and attention that it was earlier denied.

Best,
Robert

31st May 2015, 05:49 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Ok I finally finished the silver inlay on the blade. Here are some pictures: Attached Images

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Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Since nobody comment until now: Good work Jose! Special because the remaining grooves have been very thin. Thank you again, Detlef Last edited by Sajen; 2nd June 2015 at 06:37 AM.

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2nd June 2015, 12:05 AM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	I apologize for not complimenting it earlier. I think I just have become spoiled and always assuming the best from Battara! It does, indeed, look great!

2nd June 2015, 05:15 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Another beautiful example of work masterfully executed by Jose. If you do not mind my asking, when doing this type of restoration work are you using dead soft sterling wire for the inlay or silver wire of a lower silver content like silver solder? Best, Robert

2nd June 2015, 05:49 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Damn José! Nice job...back from the brink of death...

2nd June 2015, 11:14 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Thank you folks. You are very kind. Robert I use dead soft sterling silver wire. I don't like the look of silver solder, and it does not match what they did in effect or in authentic original technique.

3rd June 2015, 03:29 AM	#8
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Thank you Jose. I was only wondering because some of the silver inlay that I have seen has had that dead dull look to it like easy silver solder gets if left exposed to the air for too long. I imagine that it might have been a silver alloy of some type that had been used in the inlay on those pieces. Again, wonderful work. Detlef, your good catch has now been transformed into a great one that I and I am sure many others as well would love to have for their own collections. Congratulations for being able to see past the damage, and for having this sword given the respect, care and attention that it was earlier denied. Best, Robert