Keris sword (Not a keris)

A. G. Maisey · 19th January 2023, 07:05 AM

No Anthony, based upon what I believe I can see in the photo, this blade has been made to incorporate characteristics that are usually found in a keris, but in my opinion it is not a keris blade that has been altered.

However, if microscopic examination of the blade edges of the curve show distortion and/or cracking, then alteration might need to be considered.

Yes, it is Lombok, where it would be called a klewang.

19th January 2023, 07:05 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,989	No Anthony, based upon what I believe I can see in the photo, this blade has been made to incorporate characteristics that are usually found in a keris, but in my opinion it is not a keris blade that has been altered. However, if microscopic examination of the blade edges of the curve show distortion and/or cracking, then alteration might need to be considered. Yes, it is Lombok, where it would be called a klewang.