Borneo(?) Parang

[Robert]

The blade's edge was not ground down or the tip reprofiled. The nicks in the blade as well as the broken tip were welded back by the use of both mig and tig welding and the use of heatsink paste. As I have already promised Detlef a line drawing showing how this was accomplished if anyone else is interested I will also post the drawing here as well. Please remember this procedure it not one to be taken on by anyone who is not an accomplished welder in both methods that I have mentioned and can easily result in damaging the blade even more or its complete ruin if not done properly. Thank you all for your kind words in reference to my work.

Best,
Robert

[russel]

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[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by russel

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Congratulations for this magnificent piece and for the equally magnificent restoration work!

Thank you for sharing it with us!

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

Congratulations for this magnificent piece and for the equally magnificent restoration work!

Thank you for sharing it with us!

I second this!

[Athanase]

Congratulations, great job of restoration and beautiful parang.

Little question :
I've 2 cracked blades of the cutting until 2/3 of its width.
With a similar technique would it be possible to re-weld the cracks?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Athanase

Little question :
I've 2 cracked blades of the cutting until 2/3 of its width.
With a similar technique would it be possible to re-weld the cracks?

Have a look here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21903

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by Robert

The blade's edge was not ground down or the tip reprofiled. The nicks in the blade as well as the broken tip were welded back by the use of both mig and tig welding and the use of heatsink paste. As I have already promised Detlef a line drawing showing how this was accomplished if anyone else is interested I will also post the drawing here as well. Please remember this procedure it not one to be taken on by anyone who is not an accomplished welder in both methods that I have mentioned and can easily result in damaging the blade even more or its complete ruin if not done properly. Thank you all for your kind words in reference to my work.

Best,
Robert

WOW!

I am familiar with the procedures you described but I still couldn't fathom that you can achieve this level of precision. What you did is way beyond norm in the craft and, in my oppinion goes more in the field of art.

Thank you very much for sharing with us the secrets of your "magic"!!!

[David]

Originally Posted by Robert

The nicks in the blade as well as the broken tip were welded back by the use of both mig and tig welding and the use of heatsink paste

hmmmm, well, it still looks like witchcraft to me...

[Rafngard]

Originally Posted by David

hmmmm, well, it still looks like witchcraft to me...

I'm with David on this one.

Amazing piece, amazing restoration, and really, just amazing all round.

Have fun,
Leif

[Battara]

Robert don't you have a degree from Hogwarts?

[CharlesS]

WOW! I have never seen a blade restored liked that! Very impressive!...not to mention a lovely piece!

[asomotif]

This wonderfull restoration draws the attention a bit from the original question.

is this a Moro / Sea dayak combi ?
I have never seen this before. I agree on the carvings.

I hope Maurice and Michael can give their opinion ?

Best regards,
Willem

[Roland_M]

Mr. Robert,

you are a magician. I saw some of your jobs on Detlefs swords and this is not exaggerated, I often have an open mouth "how could he do this, amazing, gigantic!"

Again a great restoration, you are my hero and I wish I could have only 10% of your skills.

Absolutely fantastic!


Best wishes,
Roland