Whats the perfect length....

Mans · 22nd February 2006, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pusaka

....of a blade

How long is the perfect keris blade? Is it the length of the owners forearm, a particular number of the owners thumb lengths or is the perfect blade the length between the owner’s nipples..Ive heard it all.

Usually (Pakem) lenght of the keris (Jawanese keris) = 4 - 4,5 X lenght of the Gonjo (can be more for Madura and out of Jawanese keris). If under 4 X lenght of the Gonjo, its assumptioned that the blade has cutted or revisioned and out from limit of tolerance.

So, how long is the perfect keris blade ? cannot be used for standard.

nechesh · 23rd February 2006, 01:19 AM

Pusaka, if you are interested in reading about more of these methods pick up a copy of "The Keris and Other Malay Weapons", a compilation of writers put together by MBRAS. You can probably find it new in hardcover for about $15USD. There is an entire chapter in there on ideal keris measurements listing numerous examples from different cultures (Bugis, Brunei, etc.) often at odds with one another. An interesting read though.

Pusaka · 23rd February 2006, 11:13 PM

Thanks nechesh I will keep an eye out for that book.

nechesh · 24th February 2006, 03:51 AM

Here's a link to the books publishers:
http://www.mbras.org.my/reprints/R016.html
It might be out of print now but you may be able to get a reprint from them directly.
All and all and interesting book, but there is also much misleading info in there as well so take it as such.

23rd February 2006, 01:19 AM	#2
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Pusaka, if you are interested in reading about more of these methods pick up a copy of "The Keris and Other Malay Weapons", a compilation of writers put together by MBRAS. You can probably find it new in hardcover for about $15USD. There is an entire chapter in there on ideal keris measurements listing numerous examples from different cultures (Bugis, Brunei, etc.) often at odds with one another. An interesting read though.

23rd February 2006, 11:13 PM	#3
Pusaka Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 341	Thanks nechesh I will keep an eye out for that book.

24th February 2006, 03:51 AM	#4
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Here's a link to the books publishers: http://www.mbras.org.my/reprints/R016.html It might be out of print now but you may be able to get a reprint from them directly. All and all and interesting book, but there is also much misleading info in there as well so take it as such.