A Keris for slashing...

Sajen · 22nd May 2011, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gustav

The main problem is, when this piece between hilt and blade was added, the sides of gonjo and protruding parts of sorsoran were filed down to fit it with this joint-piece, so the blade is flat now.

Hello Gustav,

you are sure that it is like this? Maybe Thilo can give some light to this. How fit the blade inside the sheath? Is there any space between sheath and blade?

And I am not sure that this is a european combo, I have seen very weird combos in Indonesia as well.

Regards,

Detlef

Gustav · 22nd May 2011, 08:25 PM

Detlef, I wasn't saying this is an european combo.

Sajen · 22nd May 2011, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gustav

Detlef, I wasn't saying this is an european combo.

Hello Gustav,

sorry, I read this part to fast!

Regards,

Detlef

mrwizard · 22nd May 2011, 09:08 PM

Sure, from a Keris perspective the current "hilt configuration" is completely wrong. But assumed
this Keris has been modified by a person with an European background for personal use, all those modifications make sense. The backwards facing hilt allows slashes and cuts with the convex curve of the blade. And the the wooden piece between the original hilt provides a secure european sabre like grip. The conical shape prevents the hand from slipping over the blade during powerful trusts.
The thing, how offensive it may look to a keris collector, has a historic context like Gustav has pointed out. And this makes it interesting for me

But good to hear that the keris-blade itself has some uncommon features, make it even more interesting

And i am also happy to anounce that the modification have been very gently to the original keris. Nothing seems to be filed off, neither from the blade nor from the sheath.

Anyway, i'm still struggling getting the hilt off using the candle-method described by Alan in another thread. Assessing my progress so far this may take quite a while...

Best Regards,
Thilo

Gustav · 22nd May 2011, 09:43 PM

"And i am also happy to anounce that the modification have been very gently to the original keris. Nothing seems to be filed off, neither from the blade nor from the sheath."

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22nd May 2011, 09:08 PM	#4
mrwizard Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 102	Sure, from a Keris perspective the current "hilt configuration" is completely wrong. But assumed this Keris has been modified by a person with an European background for personal use, all those modifications make sense. The backwards facing hilt allows slashes and cuts with the convex curve of the blade. And the the wooden piece between the original hilt provides a secure european sabre like grip. The conical shape prevents the hand from slipping over the blade during powerful trusts. The thing, how offensive it may look to a keris collector, has a historic context like Gustav has pointed out. And this makes it interesting for me But good to hear that the keris-blade itself has some uncommon features, make it even more interesting And i am also happy to anounce that the modification have been very gently to the original keris. Nothing seems to be filed off, neither from the blade nor from the sheath. Anyway, i'm still struggling getting the hilt off using the candle-method described by Alan in another thread. Assessing my progress so far this may take quite a while... Best Regards, Thilo Attached Images

22nd May 2011, 08:25 PM	#2
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	Detlef, I wasn't saying this is an european combo.

22nd May 2011, 09:43 PM	#5
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	"And i am also happy to anounce that the modification have been very gently to the original keris. Nothing seems to be filed off, neither from the blade nor from the sheath." ?