Topographic pattern on kris

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Ian

I had a barung that was treated similarly. I think it may now belong to a fellow forumite.

Hi Ian,

Do you mean the barung you sold me via ebay 15-20 years back?

Regards,
Detlef

[Ian]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Ian,

Do you mean the barung you sold me via ebay 15-20 years back?

Regards,
Detlef

Yes, Detlef, that's the one--right before I came down with an illness that kept me off these pages for several years. I've never seen another barung treated in that manner.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Ian

Yes, Detlef, that's the one--right before I came down with an illness that kept me off these pages for several years. I've never seen another barung treated in that manner.

Long ago but I still have it and was able to add a scabbard to it, it was my first barung. Will post pictures tomorrow for comparison.

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

Here you go! Like said before, I was able to give the blade a fitting scabbard.
The blade is different from the kris blade in question, but over-etched for sure but I am sure that it would be possible to make the blade very nice again, you just need to polish the blade.

Regards,
Detlef

[Ian]

Nice match with the scabbard, Detlef. Correct era too.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Ian

Nice match with the scabbard, Detlef. Correct era too.

Hi Ian,

Jep, it was great luck to find this scabbard and the fit is not bad!

Regards,
Detlef

[JeffS]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Ian,

Jep, it was great luck to find this scabbard and the fit is not bad!

Regards,
Detlef

Wow, that rarely happens! Thx for posting. Yes, I think I will polish it and light etch to show that cool pattern. Ian - you said 20th C, would that be pre-war. The ganja is separate, nice sword.