Revival of an old fighter

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Gavin Nugent

A great Job Detlef,

I too am having the ferrule restored on one of mine, a real old school silversmith who has bought back to life some real tragedies.

The craftsmen of the past who worked in these precious metals were often near blind by their mid 30's and the workmanship of some of the thinnest silver and gold that they did can't properly be replicated...their attention to detail is in many cases unsurpassed.

Gavin

Hi Gavin,

yes, the restorer has done a great job so far and I am sure that he will do a similar good job by the ferrule.

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

Here some pictures of the reattached handle with the restored ferrule.

[Sajen]

Here are two pictures from the barong after cleaning the blade and reshaping the tip of the blade.

[Sajen]

Here a picture before and after restauration.

[CharlesS]

Again, nicely done Detlef. You have given this piece a much truer revision of what it originally looked like, including improving the appearance of the lovely wood. I am sure there are some that would argue and say you should have left it untouched, but I think it's a nice job.

[Battara]

I agree with Charles - very nicely done.

[Sajen]

Some final pictures of the restored barong, it's now preserved for future generations and look again how it once could have looked. The blade has received an etch and show a nice lamination. A great thank went to the superb restorer who has done an outstanding job.