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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi Yesterday, 01:42 AM
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Views: 1,430
Posted By A. G. Maisey
The question of keris origin has been addressed...

The question of keris origin has been addressed by many people, and when we examine this matter closely we find that it is something that is inextricably tied to the socio-cultural development of...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi Yesterday, 01:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,784
Posted By A. G. Maisey
Greg, when I am faced with a question that is...

Greg, when I am faced with a question that is phrased as a request for a broad ranging commentary I invariably ask for the person who needs information to rephrase his question in a form where he...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th May 2026, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,528
Posted By A. G. Maisey
That’s a good question Rumpel. I have not...

That’s a good question Rumpel.

I have not heard any explanations of the reasons for making a keris with integral gonjo from any of the people who have contributed to my education. However, this is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2026, 11:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,853
Posted By A. G. Maisey
This thread has moved away a bit from the way in...

This thread has moved away a bit from the way in which it began. In this case I do not think that this is an undesirable thing, but rather we have moved into an area of discussion that in my opinion...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th May 2026, 05:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 56,433
Posted By A. G. Maisey
Just boiled down to basics Adam, with...

Just boiled down to basics Adam, with sharp-pointy things of any nature & officialdom, you need to know the rules of the game before you play.

It has been said before that all education costs...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th May 2026, 04:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 56,433
Posted By A. G. Maisey
Confiscation, destruction, possibility of being...

Confiscation, destruction, possibility of being subject to being brought before a court --- not to mention the inconvenience & legal costs.

These people do not play around.

Adam, I worked as an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2026, 04:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,853
Posted By A. G. Maisey
Adam, in the case of your keris, it was probably...

Adam, in the case of your keris, it was probably inspected by PitneyBowes, the ivory component was identified and that was that. End of story.

However, once Customs gets involved the outcome can...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2026, 01:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,853
Posted By A. G. Maisey
Adam, please correct me if I'm wrong, but I very...

Adam, please correct me if I'm wrong, but I very strongly suspect that we have ivory of one form or another as a component part of this keris?

If this is so, the decision to liquidate was probably...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2026, 08:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,853
Posted By A. G. Maisey
Adam, I have no knowledge of American law, in...

Adam, I have no knowledge of American law, in respect of this matter we are discussing, or in any other matter. However, I would put money on it that eBay is acting in accordance with agreed terms...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2026, 03:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,853
Posted By A. G. Maisey
I've been a bit puzzled by the eBay use of the...

I've been a bit puzzled by the eBay use of the word "liquidated".

In financial & asset management terms it means converting an item into cash --- more to it than this, but we're not at a seminar...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2026, 07:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,853
Posted By A. G. Maisey
In Australia knife import laws depend on both...

In Australia knife import laws depend on both Australian federal law and state law, in NSW there is no real problem at all, although individual uneducated officers can sometimes cause difficulty, but...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd April 2026, 05:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,778
Posted By A. G. Maisey
Thank you for your compliments Yohan , but I must...

Thank you for your compliments Yohan , but I must correct a small misunderstanding:- my Javanese is not of a useable nature, I cannot speak acceptable Javanese, so I choose not to try, it is far too...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd April 2026, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,316
Posted By A. G. Maisey
In respect of keris oil. The oil I have used...

In respect of keris oil.

The oil I have used for many years is my adaptation from a recipe given to me by a m'ranggi whom I knew & who was the descendent of a long line of m'ranggis. His name was...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd April 2026, 06:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,778
Posted By A. G. Maisey
Rob, below is only Javanese usage, specifically...

Rob, below is only Javanese usage, specifically usage in Solo, which includes BI usage, the type of Bi that I speak is mixed with Javanese, to know what words are strictly BI or strictly Javanese...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st April 2026, 11:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,778
Posted By A. G. Maisey
wrongko = scabbard uwer = hilt ring ...

wrongko = scabbard

uwer = hilt ring

the word that there is really no substitution for is gonjo. Some people will translate this as "guard", but it is not. If one uses spiritual belief it is...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th April 2026, 10:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 35,276
Posted By A. G. Maisey
I recognise & thank you for your courtesy, Jaya,...

I recognise & thank you for your courtesy, Jaya, I also recognise that the use of "Mr." is ingrained into Indonesian social exchanges, however, whilst the use of this little word might make an...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th April 2026, 05:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,778
Posted By A. G. Maisey
Here are another couple of images from EK:-

Here are another couple of images from EK:-
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th April 2026, 04:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,778
Posted By A. G. Maisey
Ensiklopedi didn't fit, so here it is:-

Ensiklopedi didn't fit, so here it is:-
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th April 2026, 04:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,778
Posted By A. G. Maisey
No comment on the images, they have been taken...

No comment on the images, they have been taken from "Bali keris Bersejarah", "The World of the Balinese Keris", "Pemahaman Keris Bali", "Ensiklopedi Keris".
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th April 2026, 09:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,778
Posted By A. G. Maisey
I intend to get back later about this, I can...

I intend to get back later about this, I can expand a bit on what Gustav has said, but do not have time right now.

Just one comment:-

Gustav has commented:- "--- people often contradict to...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th April 2026, 03:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,778
Posted By A. G. Maisey
This picture is from the book I mentioned, it is...

This picture is from the book I mentioned, it is a bit blurred & the pic in the book is small, but I think it is sufficient to tell the story. If still unclear, please do not hesitate to make a...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th April 2026, 02:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,778
Posted By A. G. Maisey
That response is quite good Gustav. Balinese...

That response is quite good Gustav. Balinese keris belief systems that surround the keris are not all that easy to come to terms with, but they are similar to Javanese keris belief systems in that...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th April 2026, 04:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,778
Posted By A. G. Maisey
Yes, I believe that in this case WD40 might be...

Yes, I believe that in this case WD40 might be the way to go.

Rob, you've addressed a couple of questions to Gustav and I will refrain from providing a response to those questions.

However, I...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th April 2026, 08:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,778
Posted By A. G. Maisey
I'm using a decent screen now, & I can see that...

I'm using a decent screen now, & I can see that there is a little stump in the middle of the wadidang, this is a very minor defect and in Bali it would be cleaned up the first time the keris was...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th April 2026, 12:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 35,778
Posted By A. G. Maisey
This is pretty fair old keris Rob, the blade...

This is pretty fair old keris Rob, the blade could do with a bit of a clean, but I would probably not go gangbusters on it, the pamor is quite readable, there does not appear to be any excessive...
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