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Old 15th December 2010, 06:13 PM   #1
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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.

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Old 15th December 2010, 09:14 PM   #2
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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
Thanks Detlef. Yours is a lot like mine
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.
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Old 9th February 2011, 09:30 PM   #3
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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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Old 9th February 2011, 10:42 PM   #4
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Nice job massaging the ganja back into place, Jose !

May we see the entire sword, please ?
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Old 9th February 2011, 11:36 PM   #5
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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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Old 10th February 2011, 03:18 AM   #6
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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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Old 10th February 2011, 03:25 AM   #7
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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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