Keris and me

Battara · 15th January 2005, 09:26 PM

As some of you know, I also own a keris, a single keris from Bali with an ivory hilt in the form of Ravana, nice pamor, and I am restoring it with gold mounts. Already have a silver sleeve which I will gold leaf in part. I must like this puppy because I am putting a lot of money in the gold materials. Has taken me years to get this far and I'm still not done. This disease is awful. All of the other keris I want are way out of my price range.

. *Sigh*........

nechesh · 16th January 2005, 02:05 AM

Hey Jose, i recall the hilt quite well, but i'm not sure i ever remember seeing the blade. Is there an old thread that shows it or are you willing to share now?

I'd like to see this vampire keris that's sucking your resources dry.

Alam Shah · 25th January 2005, 04:20 PM

Hi, I'm infected.

Vinny,
I'm no expert, too. I've got a few kerises, a rencong and a kujang.
I'm still learning, and the more I learn and see the quality pieces, the more I want to own more, including some way off my budget.

As they say in latin, "Potest Qui Vult". If there's a will, there's a way.
Battara,
I think I'm heading your way...

. Thinking of enhancing my piece, too.

Battara · 25th January 2005, 11:37 PM

Hey David. Here is a detail of the keris blade. I may have to send a pic of the dapor to Lee for resizing.

Battara · 26th January 2005, 09:41 PM

Lee was gracious to resize this picture of the blade for me (thanks Lee

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25th January 2005, 04:20 PM	#3
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Hi, I'm infected. Vinny, I'm no expert, too. I've got a few kerises, a rencong and a kujang. I'm still learning, and the more I learn and see the quality pieces, the more I want to own more, including some way off my budget. As they say in latin, "Potest Qui Vult". If there's a will, there's a way. Battara, I think I'm heading your way.... Thinking of enhancing my piece, too. Last edited by prime; 26th January 2005 at 03:19 AM.

25th January 2005, 11:37 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Hey David. Here is a detail of the keris blade. I may have to send a pic of the dapor to Lee for resizing. Attached Images

26th January 2005, 09:41 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Lee was gracious to resize this picture of the blade for me (thanks Lee ): Attached Images

15th January 2005, 09:26 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	As some of you know, I also own a keris, a single keris from Bali with an ivory hilt in the form of Ravana, nice pamor, and I am restoring it with gold mounts. Already have a silver sleeve which I will gold leaf in part. I must like this puppy because I am putting a lot of money in the gold materials. Has taken me years to get this far and I'm still not done. This disease is awful. All of the other keris I want are way out of my price range. . Sigh........

16th January 2005, 02:05 AM	#2
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Hey Jose, i recall the hilt quite well, but i'm not sure i ever remember seeing the blade. Is there an old thread that shows it or are you willing to share now? I'd like to see this vampire keris that's sucking your resources dry.