Keris Coteng

David · 4th June 2015, 06:09 PM

Max, for a guy who only just discovered keris and has only recently taken up the "hobby" you sure do seem to have collected a fairly large amount of relatively rare keris forms is a rather short period of time. Given your neophyte status, how do you choose these keris for your collection? Do you have someone to help guide your purchases?

maxbliss888 · 5th June 2015, 06:17 AM

Hi David,

I am new to the hobby of vintage Keris and I was collecting mainly vintage watches before. I come across the Keris by chance and i find myself asking the question why I have no knowledge of the Keris around me even though I am an Asian living in Asia?

My plan originally is to only focus on Keris from Thailand (since I am currently working and staying in Thailand). Being able to move around the countries has allowed me the opportunities to explore the small regions and towns in search of these. As I am not familiar with the age of the Old vintage Keris, I will have to rely on a few Thai that I have known to help identify. As there are so many types of Keris from the region and the complexities, I though it will be a good idea just to focus on the Tajjong and Coteng...plus the fact that cash is limited and I cannot buy everything...

My journey of collecting Keris has been an interesting one especially the waiting period from seeing a photos of the Keris to touching the actual plus exploration of the country.

Even though these Thai Keris are from the Southern Thai, I have seen a few in the Northern Chiangmai region as well.

Thanks for the forum help in enlightening and knowledege sharing

maxbliss888 · 5th June 2015, 08:09 AM

Some shots ..

maxbliss888 · 7th June 2015, 11:56 AM

Coteng from Southern Thailand

David · 9th June 2015, 03:26 PM

One thing i have to say, strictly from a personal perspective, is that while this dress form is attractive and exotic i have always found the blades they contain within rather disappointing. My personal take on the keris and keris collecting is that it is the blade that is the heart and soul of the keris. If the blade doesn't grab me no amount of fancy dress is enough to draw me to it for very long. Has anyone seen examples of the coteng form that contain any blades of particular quality?

Rick · 9th June 2015, 03:57 PM

There may be one somewhere in this hoard of kerises Max has showered us with, but he seems reluctant to show us any close-ups of their blades .

maxbliss888 · 9th June 2015, 04:19 PM

I like the history and authenticity of vintage Keris. As many of these Keris have been passed down by generations in harsh physical environment, I reckon that that's how some of the Keris ended up,...

Photo of close up

maxbliss888 · 9th June 2015, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

One thing i have to say, strictly from a personal perspective, is that while this dress form is attractive and exotic i have always found the blades they contain within rather disappointing. My personal take on the keris and keris collecting is that it is the blade that is the heart and soul of the keris. If the blade doesn't grab me no amount of fancy dress is enough to draw me to it for very long. Has anyone seen examples of the coteng form that contain any blades of particular quality?

Yes, somehow, the blade in the Coteng seems to be disappointing then the other Keris. However, it is also a challenge to be able to find these antiques keris in excellent conditions. Moreover, IMHO, the attractiveness of the Coteng lies in its Hulu design.. Versus the other keris...

maxbliss888 · 10th June 2015, 04:52 AM

Close up

5th June 2015, 06:17 AM	#2
maxbliss888 Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bangkok Posts: 150	Keris Hi David, I am new to the hobby of vintage Keris and I was collecting mainly vintage watches before. I come across the Keris by chance and i find myself asking the question why I have no knowledge of the Keris around me even though I am an Asian living in Asia? My plan originally is to only focus on Keris from Thailand (since I am currently working and staying in Thailand). Being able to move around the countries has allowed me the opportunities to explore the small regions and towns in search of these. As I am not familiar with the age of the Old vintage Keris, I will have to rely on a few Thai that I have known to help identify. As there are so many types of Keris from the region and the complexities, I though it will be a good idea just to focus on the Tajjong and Coteng...plus the fact that cash is limited and I cannot buy everything... My journey of collecting Keris has been an interesting one especially the waiting period from seeing a photos of the Keris to touching the actual plus exploration of the country. Even though these Thai Keris are from the Southern Thai, I have seen a few in the Northern Chiangmai region as well. Thanks for the forum help in enlightening and knowledege sharing

5th June 2015, 08:09 AM	#3
maxbliss888 Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bangkok Posts: 150	Wooden coteng Some shots .. Attached Images

7th June 2015, 11:56 AM	#4
maxbliss888 Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bangkok Posts: 150	Conteng Coteng from Southern Thailand Attached Images

9th June 2015, 04:19 PM	#7
maxbliss888 Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bangkok Posts: 150	Keris I like the history and authenticity of vintage Keris. As many of these Keris have been passed down by generations in harsh physical environment, I reckon that that's how some of the Keris ended up,... Photo of close up Attached Images Last edited by maxbliss888; 9th June 2015 at 05:05 PM.

10th June 2015, 04:52 AM	#9
maxbliss888 Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bangkok Posts: 150	Coteng Close up Attached Images

4th June 2015, 06:09 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,227	Max, for a guy who only just discovered keris and has only recently taken up the "hobby" you sure do seem to have collected a fairly large amount of relatively rare keris forms is a rather short period of time. Given your neophyte status, how do you choose these keris for your collection? Do you have someone to help guide your purchases?

9th June 2015, 03:26 PM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,227	One thing i have to say, strictly from a personal perspective, is that while this dress form is attractive and exotic i have always found the blades they contain within rather disappointing. My personal take on the keris and keris collecting is that it is the blade that is the heart and soul of the keris. If the blade doesn't grab me no amount of fancy dress is enough to draw me to it for very long. Has anyone seen examples of the coteng form that contain any blades of particular quality?

9th June 2015, 03:57 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	There may be one somewhere in this hoard of kerises Max has showered us with, but he seems reluctant to show us any close-ups of their blades .