By a collector, for collectors

mariusgmioc · 14th July 2017, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Marius, you will find more information about this book, including examples of some of the pages and how to purchase it in the Keris Swap Forum.
Just a reminder that all are welcome to discuss the merits of this (or any) book openly here, but any commercial information must be found in Swap. Thanks!

Thank you for the info!

Regards,

Marius

Green · 14th July 2017, 03:10 PM

it's a very good book indeed and i'm happy to have #76 of 100 printed.
I highly recommend it and only 100 copies were printed in this first edition so you better hurry!

Marcokeris · 14th July 2017, 08:15 PM

A really good book, very detailed and full of information

Jean · 14th July 2017, 08:31 PM

Thank you very much to Alan, Nik, and Marco for their very positive comments! It is very rewarding to hear for concluding this 7 years project

Regards

Bjorn · 15th July 2017, 08:36 PM

Good to hear that the book is a valuable contribution, well done, Jean!

I already purchased a copy upon release but haven't read through it yet owing to other commitments.
Once I have some time, I look forward to reading it thoroughly!

ariel · 16th July 2017, 03:42 AM

Even though ( or maybe because of) I am a complete ignoramus about kris, I decided to get this book.
It was just what the doctor ordered: informative, concise, with just enough information to give a novice a decent idea about physical aspects of kris.

I have read enough here about the spiritual importance of this unique weapon.
That I shall leave to the next book. Or the next life. But Jean's book is giving me enough background to begin the journey. This is something I was unable to find in other books and gives me an opportunity to learn. The rest is up to me.

Jean, many thanks for sharing your knowledge, experience and wisdom. It is said that one should be in eternal debt to a person who taught him even a single letter. You have done much, much more than that, and not only for this newbie, but for a lot of people.
Congratulations with a job well done!
And, again, thank you !

Rick · 21st July 2017, 04:54 PM

Your book has arrived safely.
I would PM you this news but your inbox is full.

Anthony G. · 5th April 2018, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jean

Thank you very much to Alan, Nik, and Marco for their very positive comments! It is very rewarding to hear for concluding this 7 years project

Regards

Hi

How I can buy the book and is it still available for sale? Thank you.

David · 5th April 2018, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony G.

Hi

How I can buy the book and is it still available for sale? Thank you.

Hi Anthony. We keep the commercial off the regular forums as a rule, but you can find a posting of this book in the Keris Swap Forum where you can find such information. Thanks!

Seerp Visser · 5th April 2018, 06:49 PM

jagabuwana,

I know both books mentioned in this thread.
The Javanese kris (Der Kris der Javaner), i should recommend.

Dr. Groneman was a physician, not an empu and even not a blacksmith.
Some parts of the work performed by Karja di Krama were even not described by Dr. Groneman, so most likely, they were not shown to him.

When you want to learn to forge a keris, you will have to find the answers to a lot of remaining questions.

But..... that is a good training and wil give you a lot of satisfaction each time you approach closer to the results you want to reach.

You will find out that the empu's were real masters, but also these days i see very good forging work and beautiful results.

I am practizing the forging of the keris, made by karja di Krama, since 2014 and get the feeling that i am coming close (i am a blacksmith by profession).

Wenever yo might have a specific question i can help you with, you may always contact me. If i know the answer i will tell you.

Anthony G. · 6th April 2018, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

Hi Anthony. We keep the commercial off the regular forums as a rule, but you can find a posting of this book in the Keris Swap Forum where you can find such information. Thanks!

Many thanks, David.

14th July 2017, 03:10 PM	#2
Green Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Malaysia Posts: 323	it's a very good book indeed and i'm happy to have #76 of 100 printed. I highly recommend it and only 100 copies were printed in this first edition so you better hurry!

14th July 2017, 08:15 PM	#3
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	A really good book, very detailed and full of information

14th July 2017, 08:31 PM	#4
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Thank you very much to Alan, Nik, and Marco for their very positive comments! It is very rewarding to hear for concluding this 7 years project Regards

15th July 2017, 08:36 PM	#5
Bjorn Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 188	Good to hear that the book is a valuable contribution, well done, Jean! I already purchased a copy upon release but haven't read through it yet owing to other commitments. Once I have some time, I look forward to reading it thoroughly!

16th July 2017, 03:42 AM	#6
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Even though ( or maybe because of) I am a complete ignoramus about kris, I decided to get this book. It was just what the doctor ordered: informative, concise, with just enough information to give a novice a decent idea about physical aspects of kris. I have read enough here about the spiritual importance of this unique weapon. That I shall leave to the next book. Or the next life. But Jean's book is giving me enough background to begin the journey. This is something I was unable to find in other books and gives me an opportunity to learn. The rest is up to me. Jean, many thanks for sharing your knowledge, experience and wisdom. It is said that one should be in eternal debt to a person who taught him even a single letter. You have done much, much more than that, and not only for this newbie, but for a lot of people. Congratulations with a job well done! And, again, thank you !

21st July 2017, 04:54 PM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Jean Your book has arrived safely. I would PM you this news but your inbox is full.

5th April 2018, 06:49 PM	#10
Seerp Visser Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 37	jagabuwana, I know both books mentioned in this thread. The Javanese kris (Der Kris der Javaner), i should recommend. Dr. Groneman was a physician, not an empu and even not a blacksmith. Some parts of the work performed by Karja di Krama were even not described by Dr. Groneman, so most likely, they were not shown to him. When you want to learn to forge a keris, you will have to find the answers to a lot of remaining questions. But..... that is a good training and wil give you a lot of satisfaction each time you approach closer to the results you want to reach. You will find out that the empu's were real masters, but also these days i see very good forging work and beautiful results. I am practizing the forging of the keris, made by karja di Krama, since 2014 and get the feeling that i am coming close (i am a blacksmith by profession). Wenever yo might have a specific question i can help you with, you may always contact me. If i know the answer i will tell you.