Wrong allocation ?

DaveS · 21st November 2011, 02:39 AM

Yes, the kris is a recent creation, but i doubt if any of the top custom
damascus knifmakers in the U.S could even come close to duplicating it.
They simply don't have the experience working with the style of these
Indonesian type blades. They will also be the first to admit that fact..Dave

A.alnakkas · 21st November 2011, 03:19 AM

Abit off-topic; but is the keris like the yemeni Jambiya? a dress item as far as I know so there will be new ones. But from what I see, those new ones look awesome! How bad it is to buy a new one?

Battara · 21st November 2011, 03:22 AM

Well in a sense yes - the keris is like the jambiya in that it is part of ceremonial dress and new ones are being made as we speak - the craft is alive and well.

Rick · 21st November 2011, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by A.alnakkas

Abit off-topic; but is the keris like the yemeni Jambiya? a dress item as far as I know so there will be new ones. But from what I see, those new ones look awesome! How bad it is to buy a new one?

For the first part:
Yes, like a Jambiya and possibly a bit more .

For the second part:
Not bad at all !
Best to be educated first .

Sajen · 26th November 2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

For the first part:
Yes, like a Jambiya and possibly a bit more .

For the second part:
Not bad at all !
Best to be educated first .

WOW, what a beautiful keris in all parts!

Regards,

Detlef

Rick · 26th November 2011, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

WOW, what a beautiful keris in all parts!

Regards,

Detlef

Thanks Detlef .

One of the many wonders to be found in the Warung, no ?

21st November 2011, 02:39 AM	#1
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	Yes, the kris is a recent creation, but i doubt if any of the top custom damascus knifmakers in the U.S could even come close to duplicating it. They simply don't have the experience working with the style of these Indonesian type blades. They will also be the first to admit that fact..Dave

21st November 2011, 03:19 AM	#2
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Abit off-topic; but is the keris like the yemeni Jambiya? a dress item as far as I know so there will be new ones. But from what I see, those new ones look awesome! How bad it is to buy a new one?

21st November 2011, 03:22 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,340	Well in a sense yes - the keris is like the jambiya in that it is part of ceremonial dress and new ones are being made as we speak - the craft is alive and well.