Keris gamble, fingers crossed?

Michel · 9th April 2007, 08:54 PM

Tim,
Do not work on the peksi, (the tang), it is very difficult and you may deteriorate it. Your problem is simple: a too big hole in the the Ukiran (handle). Stuff it with a neat piece of hard wood, that you glue properly. Then you drill a new hole into it of the correct diameter (1 tenth of a milimeter smaller than your peksi) You will fix the ukiran without glue and without problem.
Do not be disappointed with your keris. The blade looks good and the sheath and handle are very traditional and seems to be well done.
Smile you have a nice collectible kris.
Regards
Michel

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9th April 2007, 08:54 PM	#10
Michel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 139	Tim, Do not work on the peksi, (the tang), it is very difficult and you may deteriorate it. Your problem is simple: a too big hole in the the Ukiran (handle). Stuff it with a neat piece of hard wood, that you glue properly. Then you drill a new hole into it of the correct diameter (1 tenth of a milimeter smaller than your peksi) You will fix the ukiran without glue and without problem. Do not be disappointed with your keris. The blade looks good and the sheath and handle are very traditional and seems to be well done. Smile you have a nice collectible kris. Regards Michel