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I also think that there have been a second baka-baka. Your kris remember to my one I have shown here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12825
Be careful by cleaning the silver parts at the handle, there is a high possibility that they are silver plated. Would like to see the blade etched. Regards, Detlef |
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![]() I'll take your advise regarding the cleaning of the silver. As soon as I have a chance I will get more pictures posted. Been busy with work. Stephen* |
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Updated photos.
Restoration by Jose Albovias. I'm very thankfull to have such a fine artisan restore my Kris. -Stephen* |
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Nice job massaging the ganja back into place, Jose !
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Thank you Rick. It took some careful hammering and anvil work.
It was a pleasure to work on this piece. The baka-bakas were fun to do too. |
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Here's a few more pics Rick, since you insist.
![]() Jose even repaired the little sliver of wood missing at the top fo the scabbard. The glue line isn't noticeable now. I haven't tried to polish the scabbard bands. Any suggestions? They seem so thin. |
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Here is the weirdness: silver you polish, bronze you don't polish. When it comes to brass, the new thing now is not to polish but keep the patina.
Folks please correct me if I am wrong. Below is a picture of the finished kris and scabbard (no glue seam). ![]() |
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