Winter Project

Spunjer · 26th October 2009, 05:21 PM

thanks all!
i've been contemplating on adding that collar, david, reason why i didn't attached the pommel permanently yet. yeah, you're right, that it prolly had a collar or maybe a ring at one point, but my assumption is that, it has to be fairly thin. if you noticed at the bottom of the pommel where the nails or pins were placed, it's in symmetrical positions so again, i'm assuming it was meant to show. a collar has to be fairly low in order for it to show, so a ring might be a logical choice. will talk to show this to batara the next time we meet..
going back to the nails or pins, it looks like where they were suppose to anchor on the hilt has eroded real bad, so if anything, a pinhead to cover would prolly be appropriate. yeah, lot of possibilities...
sajen, i'm pretty sure the scabbard is original with the kris, and with the kris being in a not so perfect condition (with the pittings), i reckon leaving the scabbard in its imperfect state would match the sword... (plus filling out the missing piece takes a lot of work

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Sajen · 26th October 2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

sajen, i'm pretty sure the scabbard is original with the kris, and with the kris being in a not so perfect condition (with the pittings), i reckon leaving the scabbard in its imperfect state would match the sword... (plus filling out the missing piece takes a lot of work

)...

Ron, however, you have done a great job and important is that you like the kris in this status.

Detlef

Battara · 27th October 2009, 12:46 AM

Yes Ron, very nice work. You should be proud.

Spunjer · 27th October 2009, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Yes Ron, very nice work. You should be proud.

...like a first time daddy, lol

26th October 2009, 05:21 PM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	thanks all! i've been contemplating on adding that collar, david, reason why i didn't attached the pommel permanently yet. yeah, you're right, that it prolly had a collar or maybe a ring at one point, but my assumption is that, it has to be fairly thin. if you noticed at the bottom of the pommel where the nails or pins were placed, it's in symmetrical positions so again, i'm assuming it was meant to show. a collar has to be fairly low in order for it to show, so a ring might be a logical choice. will talk to show this to batara the next time we meet.. going back to the nails or pins, it looks like where they were suppose to anchor on the hilt has eroded real bad, so if anything, a pinhead to cover would prolly be appropriate. yeah, lot of possibilities... sajen, i'm pretty sure the scabbard is original with the kris, and with the kris being in a not so perfect condition (with the pittings), i reckon leaving the scabbard in its imperfect state would match the sword... (plus filling out the missing piece takes a lot of work )...

27th October 2009, 12:46 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Yes Ron, very nice work. You should be proud.