Javanese keris /nice wood /...blade ??

David · 10th December 2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BluErf

There is this method using the soldering iron tool, which can produce black/brown burn marks on wood. We used to do art and craft using this method in school.

I'm not convinced yet that it isn't painted or dyed, but i don't think the marks look as if they were burnt on.

BluErf · 10th December 2009, 02:28 AM

The gandar may be real pelet wood, but the wrangka is and hilt are the suspects. Woodburning techniques can achieve a longer lasting effect and you can even have differential tones depending on the length of time spent on burning each part. This artwork shows what can be achieved...

http://www.bobsartinwood.com/gallery/pages/Z2.htm

Alam Shah · 10th December 2009, 02:33 AM

The kendit on the hilt and sheath cross-piece, doesn't look natural to me. As for the kembang kacang, I'm with David.. perhaps it and after thought.. looking at the structure, where the kembang kacang is, seems disturbed, as though it's attached.. of course, I could be mistaken..

asomotif · 10th December 2009, 11:54 AM

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The kendit on the hilt and sheath cross-piece, doesn't look natural to me. As for the kembang kacang, I'm with David.. perhaps it and after thought.. looking at the structure, where the kembang kacang is, seems disturbed, as though it's attached.. of course, I could be mistaken..

I will clean the blade and maybe this will give some better idea of the kembang kacang. It seems like an original item to me, but crudely finished.

As for the pellet. If possible I will make some better pictures.

Best regards,
Willem

asomotif · 10th December 2009, 10:18 PM

Surprise, they stained, burned or dyed the inside of the wrangka

Rick · 11th December 2009, 01:11 AM

Why they'll stop at nothing !!

David · 11th December 2009, 05:42 AM

Inconceivable!!!

BluErf · 11th December 2009, 03:19 PM

Anybody noticed how the grain above the kendit line and the grain below it is different?

10th December 2009, 10:18 PM	#5
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	Surprise, they stained, burned or dyed the inside of the wrangka Attached Images

10th December 2009, 02:28 AM	#2
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	The gandar may be real pelet wood, but the wrangka is and hilt are the suspects. Woodburning techniques can achieve a longer lasting effect and you can even have differential tones depending on the length of time spent on burning each part. This artwork shows what can be achieved... http://www.bobsartinwood.com/gallery/pages/Z2.htm

10th December 2009, 02:33 AM	#3
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	The kendit on the hilt and sheath cross-piece, doesn't look natural to me. As for the kembang kacang, I'm with David.. perhaps it and after thought.. looking at the structure, where the kembang kacang is, seems disturbed, as though it's attached.. of course, I could be mistaken..

11th December 2009, 01:11 AM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Why they'll stop at nothing !!

11th December 2009, 05:42 AM	#7
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Inconceivable!!!

11th December 2009, 03:19 PM	#8
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Anybody noticed how the grain above the kendit line and the grain below it is different?