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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th September 2012, 01:00 AM
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Posted By Atlantia
Hi Detlef Ah yes, I see. Here are the...

Hi Detlef

Ah yes, I see.
Here are the pictures :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th September 2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 27,283
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Gustav, Absolutely. In hand it looks like...

Hi Gustav,

Absolutely. In hand it looks like it was made yesterday, but the hilt does seem to have some age.
I get the feeling he was sourcing this stuff for a long time so he may have had people...
Forum: European Armoury 25th September 2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,829
Posted By Atlantia
Brilliant! Thanks Chris. Noce to know that the...

Brilliant! Thanks Chris.
Noce to know that the timeframe I was given could be correct.

What would you do about that crack then?

Best
Gene
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th September 2012, 09:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 27,283
Posted By Atlantia
These have been sat in a collection for years. ...

These have been sat in a collection for years.
Whether the collector (who lived out there) had the sheath made or bought the blade in this configuration with a recently (at that time) made sheath I...
Forum: European Armoury 25th September 2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,829
Posted By Atlantia
Dutch Naval Dirk. Comment and help

Hi all,
This one came to me through an intermediary from the original owners family in holland.
It is in super condition and appears to a protective coating on the blade (some very light varnish)...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th September 2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 27,283
Posted By Atlantia
"Buginees 'Executioners' Keris" for comment

At least that's what the original collectors notes call it (in Dutch).

Blade looks to have been etched and restained many times.
Interesting 'lugs' like a harpoon.
Overall length in scabard...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th September 2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 34,800
Posted By Atlantia
Alan, Rick, Satsujinken Thanks gentlemen, I...

Alan, Rick, Satsujinken

Thanks gentlemen, I apprecaite the help. It's always a learning curve for me in the Keris section :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 34,409
Posted By Atlantia
I'm with the majority on this one. Philippine

I'm with the majority on this one.
Philippine
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd September 2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 34,800
Posted By Atlantia
Hey Rick, Whats the deal with that really...

Hey Rick,

Whats the deal with that really BLACK stain?
I've got a Keris with a really complex pamor that has a similar very black stain.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,270
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Henk, Thats what I thought... So I wonder...

Hi Henk,
Thats what I thought...
So I wonder why someone wanted a cord on it?
Decorative tassle or something perhaps?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,270
Posted By Atlantia
Thank you Thor that's very kind of you. I've...

Thank you Thor that's very kind of you.
I've had a few in the past and let them go, but this time I've found a 'keeper'.

All the best to you as well
Gene
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,274
Posted By Atlantia
Thanks a few yes. I've developed quite a liking...

Thanks a few yes.
I've developed quite a liking for Keris and Pamor blades.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,274
Posted By Atlantia
Tombak head for comment

Any thoughts appreciated. Seems a reasonable example. From an old collection, just managed to get the storage grease off (yuk)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,270
Posted By Atlantia
Thanks Detlef Are they usually worn edge up?

Thanks Detlef
Are they usually worn edge up?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,270
Posted By Atlantia
Thank you Henk. I'm very pleased with it.

Thank you Henk. I'm very pleased with it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,270
Posted By Atlantia
Thats a fine selection you have there Detlef. :) ...

Thats a fine selection you have there Detlef. :)


What do you think might have been hung from the loops on mine?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,270
Posted By Atlantia
LOL! Cheers buddy. :)

LOL!
Cheers buddy. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,270
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Willem, Both nice axamples but that top one...

Hi Willem,
Both nice axamples but that top one is a beauty.
Where are they?
Do you have pictures of the blades?

Thanks
Gene
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,270
Posted By Atlantia
The silverwork is much better than the examples...

The silverwork is much better than the examples I've had in the past.
You're right about the different designs. In my initial examination I think I thought it was two and three. Well spotted.
I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 27,115
Posted By Atlantia
Interesting page ...

Interesting page
http://haloindo.com/indo-investment/history-of-badik.html
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,270
Posted By Atlantia
Thank you David, Notice the rings? Do these...

Thank you David,

Notice the rings? Do these hang from a chain or something?
...and with the edge up?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd September 2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 34,800
Posted By Atlantia
Wonderful, beautiful and fascinating Keris...

Wonderful, beautiful and fascinating Keris gentlemen.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,270
Posted By Atlantia
Celebes (Sulawesi) Badik /Badek

I've given this it's own thread so as to not derail Willem's thread.
It was described to me (transcribed from the notes of the original collector) as being a 'Celebes Badek'

Any info greatfully...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 27,115
Posted By Atlantia
I have something....... sort of similar........ ...

I have something....... sort of similar........
See here:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?p=145549#post145549
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th September 2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,701
Posted By Atlantia
Hi Dave, Have a look here: ...

Hi Dave,

Have a look here:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12567

The Shibriya is characterised by it's distinctive blade shape which makes it quite distinct from the Khanjars...
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