Kris panjang on Ebay

Jean · 23rd September 2013, 08:25 PM

Dear friends,
This kris panjang was just sold on Ebay and I would like to get your opinion about it. The hilt is in Jawa demam style from Northern Java and the selut in South Sumatra style. My question relates to the wavy blade which is very unusual for this type of kris: it seems to me that the waves were made later and are uneven, and the blade seems to have been shortened (15 inches long only and the tip is not symmetrical). Your opinions will be welcome.
Best regards

David · 23rd September 2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean

Dear friends,
This kris panjang was just sold on Ebay and I would like to get your opinion about it. The hilt is in Jawa demam style from Northern Java and the selut in South Sumatra style. My question relates to the wavy blade which is very unusual for this type of kris: it seems to me that the waves were made later and are uneven, and the blade seems to have been shortened (15 inches long only and the tip is not symmetrical). Your opinions will be welcome.
Best regards

I tend to agree with you Jean and didn't have much interest in this blade because of those very same observations.

CharlesS · 24th September 2013, 11:42 PM

I have actually handled this blade and you know immediately it is way off as soon as you do handle it. I can't remember if it fit properly in the scabbard, but I don't think so. Looks like a parts piece all around.

Jean · 25th September 2013, 08:49 AM

Thank you gents.
While we are focusing on a keris panjang and as there is not much activity in the forum at present, why not posting pictures of various types of keris panjang unless there is already an old thread about the subject?

Best regards

Sajen · 25th September 2013, 12:42 PM

Hello Jean,

here is one about the subject: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=panjang

Regards,

Detlef

Jean · 25th September 2013, 06:04 PM

Thanks Sajen, I feel that we could expand the discussion to the various types of kris panjang (blades & sheaths) from all the concerned regions. I am particularly interested by the comment from Alan about wavy panjang blades and old panjang blades with pamor as I never saw any.

Best regards
Jean

23rd September 2013, 08:25 PM	#1
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Kris panjang on Ebay Dear friends, This kris panjang was just sold on Ebay and I would like to get your opinion about it. The hilt is in Jawa demam style from Northern Java and the selut in South Sumatra style. My question relates to the wavy blade which is very unusual for this type of kris: it seems to me that the waves were made later and are uneven, and the blade seems to have been shortened (15 inches long only and the tip is not symmetrical). Your opinions will be welcome. Best regards Attached Images

24th September 2013, 11:42 PM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	I have actually handled this blade and you know immediately it is way off as soon as you do handle it. I can't remember if it fit properly in the scabbard, but I don't think so. Looks like a parts piece all around.

25th September 2013, 08:49 AM	#4
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Thank you gents. While we are focusing on a keris panjang and as there is not much activity in the forum at present, why not posting pictures of various types of keris panjang unless there is already an old thread about the subject? Best regards

25th September 2013, 12:42 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Hello Jean, here is one about the subject: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=panjang Regards, Detlef

25th September 2013, 06:04 PM	#6
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Thanks Sajen, I feel that we could expand the discussion to the various types of kris panjang (blades & sheaths) from all the concerned regions. I am particularly interested by the comment from Alan about wavy panjang blades and old panjang blades with pamor as I never saw any. Best regards Jean