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Old 21st November 2011, 03:19 AM   #1
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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?
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Old 21st November 2011, 03:22 AM   #2
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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.
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Old 21st November 2011, 03:42 AM   #3
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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 .
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Old 26th November 2011, 04:11 PM   #4
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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!

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Old 26th November 2011, 04:25 PM   #5
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WOW, what a beautiful keris in all parts!

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Detlef
Thanks Detlef .

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