Kris Restoration Process

Battara · 2nd September 2008, 08:26 AM

Kai, I'm not sure I would call this Sulu. The "mouth" does not suggest this to me. I thought it to be Maguindanano, though a form that can look Tausug.

As for baka-baka vs asang-asang - you got me.

I used the term as a short cut or short hand for all the clamps. Guess I need to stop cheating on the terms.

The hilt design - that was from the indentations on the wood. I have seen this on turn of the century pieces before, though I admit uncommon.

Battara · 3rd September 2008, 02:09 AM

Here is a close up of the finished wranga:

Ferguson · 3rd September 2008, 02:35 AM

Jose, I'm the one who should be embarrased, talking "engineer speak" to an artist!

I sent an email hopefully explaining my question better.

Nice work sir!
Steve

mross · 5th September 2008, 06:46 PM

Jose,
I have to say nice job. It is more then I ever expected for that kalis. You have restored it to the dignity that it had before it fell on hard time. Thankyou.
Mike

Battara · 6th September 2008, 03:04 AM

I am so pleased that you like it.

Robert · 8th September 2008, 02:37 AM

Absolutely beautiful work as always. Thank you very much for sharing the process of the restoration with us.

Robert

2nd September 2008, 08:26 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Kai, I'm not sure I would call this Sulu. The "mouth" does not suggest this to me. I thought it to be Maguindanano, though a form that can look Tausug. As for baka-baka vs asang-asang - you got me. I used the term as a short cut or short hand for all the clamps. Guess I need to stop cheating on the terms. The hilt design - that was from the indentations on the wood. I have seen this on turn of the century pieces before, though I admit uncommon. Last edited by Battara; 2nd September 2008 at 09:06 AM.

3rd September 2008, 02:09 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Here is a close up of the finished wranga: Attached Images

3rd September 2008, 02:35 AM	#3
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Jose, I'm the one who should be embarrased, talking "engineer speak" to an artist! I sent an email hopefully explaining my question better. Nice work sir! Steve

5th September 2008, 06:46 PM	#4
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	Jose, I have to say nice job. It is more then I ever expected for that kalis. You have restored it to the dignity that it had before it fell on hard time. Thankyou. Mike

6th September 2008, 03:04 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I am so pleased that you like it.

8th September 2008, 02:37 AM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Absolutely beautiful work as always. Thank you very much for sharing the process of the restoration with us. Robert