damage keris tip

Anthony G. · 8th July 2019, 05:43 PM

My keris tip is somehow damage by the courier company during inspection. The tip is no longer sharp but there is a small 'flat' tip. Anyone can advises should I leave it or try to fix it using a soft rubber hammer etc?

Jean · 8th July 2019, 06:45 PM

I straightened many kris blades damaged at the tip by means of small pliers first, then careful hammer blows on an anvil if required. I never faced any breakage of the tip but it can happpen....
The shape of your kris tip looks very rounded and the flat tip is very small?
Regards

Rick · 8th July 2019, 07:24 PM

That won't be easy to correct Anthony. If it was bent one way or another you might be able to straighten that out; but with it flattened like it is that will be a real challenge.
You would have to cold forge a new tip from the flattened area then dress it to a point with a file of some sort.

Anthony G. · 9th July 2019, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jean

I straightened many kris blades damaged at the tip by means of small pliers first, then careful hammer blows on an anvil if required. I never faced any breakage of the tip but it can happpen....
The shape of your kris tip looks very rounded and the flat tip is very small?
Regards

Yes, the tip is not too sharp and current flat spot is small.

A. G. Maisey · 9th July 2019, 01:25 AM

Well Anthony, I don't see this as any major thing at all.

My apologies to everybody else for seeming to be so cavalier --- or as some might say, a "smart-ar*e".

This sort of damage occurs all the time and is very easily corrected, but first, could you give us another photo with the blade side on please?

Is the tip bent off to one side?

Is the tip chipped, is there a piece of metal missing from the tip?

Is it an old blade or a recent one?

Do you know if it has been heat treated?

Whatever the problem is, its an easy fix.

Anthony G. · 9th July 2019, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Well Anthony, I don't see this as any major thing at all.

My apologies to everybody else for seeming to be so cavalier --- or as some might say, a "smart-ar*e".

This sort of damage occurs all the time and is very easily corrected, but first, could you give us another photo with the blade side on please?

Is the tip bent off to one side?

Is the tip chipped, is there a piece of metal missing from the tip?

Is it an old blade or a recent one?

Do you know if it has been heat treated?

Whatever the problem is, its an easy fix.

Hi Alan, to answer your questions:

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This sort of damage occurs all the time and is very easily corrected, but first, could you give us another photo with the blade side on please?

I will do so tonight when back from office.

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Is the tip bent off to one side?

Tip is not bent, sort of flatten.

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Is the tip chipped, is there a piece of metal missing from the tip?

Tip is not chip and no missing metal.

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Is it an old blade or a recent one?

Newly commissioned.

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Do you know if it has been heat treated?

The lower part of the bilah seems to be heat treated. I will provide photo tonight of that part.

Anthony G. · 9th July 2019, 02:41 PM

Hopefully these photo can tell more about the condition. The circled part has been heat treated.

8th July 2019, 05:43 PM	#1
Anthony G. Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 457	damage keris tip My keris tip is somehow damage by the courier company during inspection. The tip is no longer sharp but there is a small 'flat' tip. Anyone can advises should I leave it or try to fix it using a soft rubber hammer etc? Attached Images

9th July 2019, 02:41 PM	#7
Anthony G. Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 457	Hopefully these photo can tell more about the condition. The circled part has been heat treated. Attached Images Last edited by Anthony G.; 9th July 2019 at 04:15 PM.

8th July 2019, 06:45 PM	#2
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	I straightened many kris blades damaged at the tip by means of small pliers first, then careful hammer blows on an anvil if required. I never faced any breakage of the tip but it can happpen.... The shape of your kris tip looks very rounded and the flat tip is very small? Regards

8th July 2019, 07:24 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	That won't be easy to correct Anthony. If it was bent one way or another you might be able to straighten that out; but with it flattened like it is that will be a real challenge. You would have to cold forge a new tip from the flattened area then dress it to a point with a file of some sort.

9th July 2019, 01:25 AM	#5
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,700	Well Anthony, I don't see this as any major thing at all. My apologies to everybody else for seeming to be so cavalier --- or as some might say, a "smart-ar*e". This sort of damage occurs all the time and is very easily corrected, but first, could you give us another photo with the blade side on please? Is the tip bent off to one side? Is the tip chipped, is there a piece of metal missing from the tip? Is it an old blade or a recent one? Do you know if it has been heat treated? Whatever the problem is, its an easy fix.