Keris For Comment

Rick · 7th November 2006, 08:13 PM

Let's hear your impressions .

The ukiran is nicely pierced and the mendak is new .

David · 7th November 2006, 10:55 PM

Nice example Rick. I love when this ukiran form is well executed and pierced through. This seems like a nice middle quality keris that's been pretty well taken care of. I like it.

Is this the birthday gift from the wife? Can see have a talk with MY wife?

Why are you hiding the sheath?

Alam Shah · 8th November 2006, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by David

I love when this ukiran form is well executed and pierced through.

The ukiran or (jejeran/deder as it is commonly called in Yogyakarta) is in Yogyakarta Nunggak Semi form. I can't see the pierced through cecekan, but I do agree that the form and material is nice.

Mendak (hilt ring) in Surakarta-styled Parijatha form.

Let's see the sheath as well.

The blade looks like Mataram period style.
Let's see what others have to say, blade-wise.

Rick · 8th November 2006, 01:04 AM

You guys are a tough crowd.

I wanted to concentrate on the heart of the matter; the blade.

Pictures of the sheath tomorrow ... okay ?

Don't eat all your popcorn before then.

David, your collection is twice the size of mine; it might be a tough sell for my Lady to convince your Lady .

I also got this and a 7 keris ploncon.

You only turn 60 once you know ..............

David · 8th November 2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

David, your collection is twice the size of mine; it might be a tough sell for my Lady to convince your Lady .

I also got this and a 7 keris ploncon.

You only turn 60 once you know ..............

Maybe i just need to wait another 11 years....old man.

I understand your wanting to concentrate on the blade and agree that it is, indeed, the heart of the matter, but i also like to view the keris first as an ensemble as i believe this is important to the overall appreciation of the keris and it's sociological context. It is the way the keris wuld first be seen in a public setting. It helps to put the keris in perspective.

Rick · 8th November 2006, 02:51 PM

Enjoy those 11 years David.

Life doesn't end at 60; it just gets shorter.

Anyway, cloudy here today so here is the ensemble taken with flash.

7th November 2006, 08:13 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,333	Keris For Comment Let's hear your impressions . The ukiran is nicely pierced and the mendak is new . Attached Images

8th November 2006, 01:04 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,333	Yikes You guys are a tough crowd. I wanted to concentrate on the heart of the matter; the blade. Pictures of the sheath tomorrow ... okay ? Don't eat all your popcorn before then. David, your collection is twice the size of mine; it might be a tough sell for my Lady to convince your Lady . I also got this and a 7 keris ploncon. You only turn 60 once you know .............. Attached Images

8th November 2006, 02:51 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,333	Enjoy those 11 years David. Life doesn't end at 60; it just gets shorter. Anyway, cloudy here today so here is the ensemble taken with flash. Attached Images

7th November 2006, 10:55 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,204	Nice example Rick. I love when this ukiran form is well executed and pierced through. This seems like a nice middle quality keris that's been pretty well taken care of. I like it. Is this the birthday gift from the wife? Can see have a talk with MY wife? Why are you hiding the sheath?