question about keris

Alam Shah · 29th July 2006, 02:09 PM

Imho, it doesn't look like the typical picit ('thumb impression')... (maybe a baby's thumb, perhaps)

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Hmmm...I do love your piece, though... so sweet. My type of blade with nice 'greneng' works, pendongkok (hilt ring), hulu (hilt) and sarung (sheath). Should you ever wanted to let it go... do remember me...

However, I wonder what's the purpose of such a 'dent' at the base of the blade? Is it on one side or on both sides of the blade?
Clearer close-up pictures might help to see the structure of that area.

29th July 2006, 02:09 PM	#4
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Imho, it doesn't look like the typical picit ('thumb impression')... (maybe a baby's thumb, perhaps) . Hmmm...I do love your piece, though... so sweet. My type of blade with nice 'greneng' works, pendongkok (hilt ring), hulu (hilt) and sarung (sheath). Should you ever wanted to let it go... do remember me... However, I wonder what's the purpose of such a 'dent' at the base of the blade? Is it on one side or on both sides of the blade? Clearer close-up pictures might help to see the structure of that area. Last edited by Alam Shah; 29th July 2006 at 02:26 PM.