Another of My Kerises

dbhmgb · 19th April 2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean

Hi Dan,
I can fully understand that you like the blade & sheath of your kris in their original condition because of their age and history, but no way for the hilt!
I attach a picture of a Madurese hilt which your piece is suppose to copy and expect that you can notice the difference in craftsmanship.

Regards

Jean,

Yes, I can see a HUGE difference! I was looking on-line. I see the Madurese hilts as very ornate. Is this the trait of the hilts from this locale?

Thanks!

EDIT: Madurese Hilt Thread - I found my answer!

Sajen · 19th April 2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dbhmgb

EDIT: Madurese Hilt Thread - I found my answer!

This is only one form of Madurese hilts, there are a lot of others. But Madura hilts are normally masterpieces of carving.

Henk · 19th April 2012, 04:05 PM

Cleaning of a blade can be done with a fresh lemon or lime. It takes some time. With a rusty blade i brush the blade with the fresh lemon or lime. Put the piece of lemon on the rusty spot and pack the whole thing in plastic and let it rest for some time. The unpack it and scrub again with the lemon until the rust is gone. Staining is done with warangan like Detlef said. Search for it on this forum.

The hilts you found are indeed a form of madura hilts.

This link shows other maduran ukirans.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=madura

David · 19th April 2012, 04:28 PM

Personally i use pineapple juice because it is less aggressive than lemon or lime acid. With this blade, less aggressive might be a good idea.

dbhmgb · 19th April 2012, 04:56 PM

I figured it required warangan. Arsenic is something I have no access to, and using it is not something I would attempt.

I will attempt a soaking in pineapple juice as David suggests.

I really appreciate all the feedback, thank you all!

Greybeard · 19th April 2012, 05:03 PM

Hi Dan, I use to clean my blades with diluted vinegar -- not a traditional method, I know. But for me it works very fine for many years ...

dbhmgb · 19th April 2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Greybeard

Hi Dan, I use to clean my blades with diluted vinegar -- not a traditional method, I know. But for me it works very fine for many years ...

How much do you dilute it?

19th April 2012, 04:05 PM	#3
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Cleaning of a blade can be done with a fresh lemon or lime. It takes some time. With a rusty blade i brush the blade with the fresh lemon or lime. Put the piece of lemon on the rusty spot and pack the whole thing in plastic and let it rest for some time. The unpack it and scrub again with the lemon until the rust is gone. Staining is done with warangan like Detlef said. Search for it on this forum. The hilts you found are indeed a form of madura hilts. This link shows other maduran ukirans. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=madura

19th April 2012, 04:28 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,047	Personally i use pineapple juice because it is less aggressive than lemon or lime acid. With this blade, less aggressive might be a good idea.

19th April 2012, 04:56 PM	#5
dbhmgb Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 112	I figured it required warangan. Arsenic is something I have no access to, and using it is not something I would attempt. I will attempt a soaking in pineapple juice as David suggests. I really appreciate all the feedback, thank you all!

19th April 2012, 05:03 PM	#6
Greybeard Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 124	Hi Dan, I use to clean my blades with diluted vinegar -- not a traditional method, I know. But for me it works very fine for many years ...