Old Bali keris

Sajen · 1st May 2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Detlef, as I wrote in my earlier post, I cannot be certain from a photo as to whether this wood is burl teak or not.

It is a burl, but I know of a number of burls that have very similar appearance.

It looks like burl teak (jati gembol) but close physical examination would be necessary to be sure, a picture is just not good enough for certainty.

Hello Alan,

thank you again.

Until now I wasn't able to take off the hilt since I have a spraining in my working wrist. The blade will need a new stain since someone tried to clean the blade and there are many scratches on the surface of the blade.

Regards,

Detlef

Sajen · 16th July 2011, 11:44 PM

The blade has get a new stain and I want to share the result with you.

I have given the blade a new good recent uwer from silver to complete the dress.

Here the pictures.

David · 17th July 2011, 03:38 AM

Nice to see this blade come alive again...

Battara · 17th July 2011, 04:35 AM

Love the new staining!

Sajen · 17th July 2011, 11:02 AM

David and Jose,

thank you.

I am glad that the pamor come out nice like this and it is not from great interest for me how old this blade since it is a very nice one.

Regards,

Detlef

Marcokeris · 17th July 2011, 05:32 PM

Very nice work

Sajen · 17th July 2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcokeris

Very nice work

Thank you Marco,

I am also very pleased by the result.

Regards,

Detlef

16th July 2011, 11:44 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,415	The blade has get a new stain and I want to share the result with you. I have given the blade a new good recent uwer from silver to complete the dress. Here the pictures. Attached Images

17th July 2011, 03:38 AM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Nice to see this blade come alive again...

17th July 2011, 04:35 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Love the new staining!

17th July 2011, 11:02 AM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,415	David and Jose, thank you. I am glad that the pamor come out nice like this and it is not from great interest for me how old this blade since it is a very nice one. Regards, Detlef

17th July 2011, 05:32 PM	#6
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	Very nice work