The Keris of Majapahit

rasdan · 9th September 2015, 06:29 AM

Just a speculation, there's no mention of wavy blades because Ma Huan only looked at a commoner's keris which is straight; reflecting the owner's status? Or the wavy ones are only for Kshatriyas not for other varnas?

A. G. Maisey · 9th September 2015, 06:46 AM

Looks like you're tuned in the time and place Rasdan.

Care to develop your thoughts a little?

9th September 2015, 06:29 AM	#1
rasdan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 369	Just a speculation, there's no mention of wavy blades because Ma Huan only looked at a commoner's keris which is straight; reflecting the owner's status? Or the wavy ones are only for Kshatriyas not for other varnas?

9th September 2015, 06:46 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,052	Looks like you're tuned in the time and place Rasdan. Care to develop your thoughts a little?