Keris panjang restauration project

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Jean

Congratulations Detlef and for that price I would also have taken my chance without any hesitation! The Tapak Kuda hilt with selut is already worth more than the buying price! The blade is a bit rusty and worn-out but shoud be OK after cleaning.
Regards

Thank you Jean! Yes, you are correct, by this purchase wasn't any risk, the fittings already worth what I have paid. All pictures a little bit blurry and I will post more pictures after I have received the keris. The blade is maybe better as we may think by the pictures.

Best regards,

Detlef

[asomotif]

I like the handle a lot
I am sure it will turn out very nice after restoring.

Keep us updated on the progress !

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by asomotif

I like the handle a lot
I am sure it will turn out very nice after restoring.

Keep us updated on the progress !

Thank you Willem,

will do!

[Sajen]

Some days ago I have received the keris, it is worth every cent of the buying price. Until now I only found the time to reglue sampir and gandar and repolish the sheath. Hilt is from wood and the blade hasn't to much corrosion and has maybe pamor. Here some just taken pictures.

[Sajen]

Some more

[Jean]

Hello Detlef,
Very good catch, congratulations!
Is the selut appropriate or not? I often saw this type of piece fitted on Bugis krisses and it seems oversized for the hilt.
Best regards

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Jean

Hello Detlef,
Very good catch, congratulations!
Is the selut appropriate or not? I often saw this type of piece fitted on Bugis krisses and it seems oversized for the hilt.
Best regards

Hello Jean,

thank you! You are correct, the selut/pendokok seems to big for the hilt and it is in my opinion a pendokok from Sumbawa but seems to be already long with the hilt/blade like the "dirt patina" shows. The hilt is very strong attached to the blade so until now I was unable to dismantle it.

Regards,

Detlef