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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd September 2020, 12:36 AM
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Views: 54,688
Posted By CharlesS
The hilt is, indeed, sitting centered on the...

The hilt is, indeed, sitting centered on the selut. So, you guys’ observations of it not being properly set seem to be correct. If I wanted to get a new hilt for the good blade, what kind of hilt...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st September 2020, 05:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 54,688
Posted By CharlesS
Thanks Jean. Yes a similar( and lovely) hilt, but...

Thanks Jean. Yes a similar( and lovely) hilt, but the size is much smaller than on that Balinese keris. It's easy to tell by the way it sits on the mendek.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st September 2020, 05:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 54,688
Posted By CharlesS
I think my pics just do not properly convey the...

I think my pics just do not properly convey the size of the hilt. Its selut is a perfect fit.

These pics may help show the comparative size of the hilt, but I am not even sure these pics do the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st September 2020, 05:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 54,688
Posted By CharlesS
Thanks David. The blade and sheath are a perfect...

Thanks David. The blade and sheath are a perfect fit, with the mouth of the sheath following the curvature of the ganja. The hilt is maybe like an E. Java keris hilt on steroids, but particularly its...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st September 2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 54,688
Posted By CharlesS
Alan, the hilt is far too large for any Javanese...

Alan, the hilt is far too large for any Javanese keris.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st September 2020, 01:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 54,688
Posted By CharlesS
A Balinese Keris for Analysis

Here is another one for you guys to analyze. Normally, when I see a scabbard of this type I instantly think "tourist" piece, but this one as a serious heft to it, and the hilt reminded me of Balinese...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st September 2020, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,650
Posted By CharlesS
Thanks for the input guys....very helpful.

Thanks for the input guys....very helpful.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th September 2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,650
Posted By CharlesS
Is this a Javanese Keris Blade???

I mentioned several weeks ago that I had attended a swap meet and picked up some interesting keris/es. This is one of them. While nicely dressed in a traditional Javanese style, I'm having a hard...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th September 2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,521
Posted By CharlesS
Great stuff here! Thanks guys!

Great stuff here! Thanks guys!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th September 2020, 08:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,521
Posted By CharlesS
Thanks for your input, David. The blade is 16in....

Thanks for your input, David. The blade is 16in. overall, and like you, I do not believe it was meant to be a panjang.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th September 2020, 12:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,521
Posted By CharlesS
Sorry fellas, I did not realize that this keris...

Sorry fellas, I did not realize that this keris had already been examined in a previous thread.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th September 2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,521
Posted By CharlesS
I'd Like to Learn More About This Peninsula(???) Keris

Keris Forum Members,

I recently attended a swap meet where I picked up some very unique (to my eye) kerises. I am hoping you can help me learn more about what I am assuming here is a peninsula...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th September 2020, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,204
Posted By CharlesS
Thanks for the input guys. I would love...

Thanks for the input guys.

I would love there to some swassa on the mounts, but I'm afraid it's just a silver alloy with lots of copper. It's really hard to see in the pics, even in holding it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2020, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,204
Posted By CharlesS
Another Nice Ball Pommel Moro Kriss

I know ball pommel krisses are not popular with some Moro collectors, but I really like them.

This is another one with a lovely wood grain(matching its scabbard). The blade is rather typical...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2020, 03:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,113
Posted By CharlesS
NICE piece! Based on the pics I see here, you may...

NICE piece! Based on the pics I see here, you may find more activity than typical on these in the blade if you etch it.

The scabbard is magnificent and looks old. Certainly not typical for these,...
Forum: Swap Forum 4th September 2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,587
Posted By CharlesS
The Visayan sword has been sold. Thanks to all...

The Visayan sword has been sold. Thanks to all who had a look at my items!
Forum: Swap Forum 3rd September 2020, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,587
Posted By CharlesS
Visayan sword reduced to $350.00

Visayan sword reduced to $350.00
Forum: Swap Forum 1st September 2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,587
Posted By CharlesS
All pieces are SOLD EXCEPT the Visayan sword.

All pieces are SOLD EXCEPT the Visayan sword.
Forum: Swap Forum 1st September 2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,587
Posted By CharlesS
A FEW BLADES FROM THE PHILIPPINES FOR SALE FROM MY COLLECTION

Prices here DO NOT include shipping. Please email me at: kaiserchuck@prodigy.net if interested or for additional info. Thanks for having a look!
Forum: Swap Forum 16th July 2020, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,081
Posted By CharlesS
On hold SOLD!

On hold

SOLD!
Forum: Swap Forum 16th July 2020, 10:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,743
Posted By CharlesS
On hold SOLD!

On hold

SOLD!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2020, 09:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,769
Posted By CharlesS
I certainly see the resemblance, David. Thanks...

I certainly see the resemblance, David. Thanks for the pics.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 19,769
Posted By CharlesS
I'd Like to Learn More About This Visayan Sword

Here is what I assume to be a Visayan sword. It has a typical Visayan convex/flat blade and a lovely carved scabbard with a leather mouth cover in the Visayan style. The hilt, to my eye, is way "over...
Forum: Swap Forum 16th July 2020, 03:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,743
Posted By CharlesS
Fine Visayan(???) Bangkung

Here is a very nice example of a Moro bangkung style bladed mounted with a fine more Visayan style hilt. The hilt's pommel is inset with matching Spanish colonial era coins. There is no scabbard....
Forum: Swap Forum 16th July 2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,081
Posted By CharlesS
Nice and Unusual Moro Kriss For Sale

This is a fine old 19th century Moro kriss with a lovely "split" ball pommel from two carved pieces. The blade is in good condition.

NOTE: I do not believe the scabbard was "born with" the sword,...
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