Angle between ganja and pesi

RobT · 4th September 2007, 02:50 AM

Hi all,
Perhaps the angle was originally designed to incline the point toward the target when the blade was held at the side. The angle doesn't seem significant but it might have been sufficient to increase the chances of success. If what I propose is correct then the the angle parameters would be governed by the amount of inclination needed to keep the point on target during the thrust and limited by the amount of inclination that would cause the wrist to bend on impact. Perhaps the aesthetic evaluations derived from these mechanical necessities.
Sincerely,
RobT

PenangsangII · 4th September 2007, 03:30 AM

Michel, Rick & drdavid are correct that the angle of the keris is physicall biomechanic purpose. To understand this, you will have to understand how the keris is used for combat. In Malay martial tradition, when fighting using a keris, you are not to parry your opponent's weapon, but instead you side step to the especially left, or right. When stabbing your opponent from the left or right side, the angle will suddenly make sense.....

Philosophically, the downward angle also represents humbleness, the general character of the Malay people....humble but deadly

4th September 2007, 02:50 AM	#1
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 535	angled to target? Hi all, Perhaps the angle was originally designed to incline the point toward the target when the blade was held at the side. The angle doesn't seem significant but it might have been sufficient to increase the chances of success. If what I propose is correct then the the angle parameters would be governed by the amount of inclination needed to keep the point on target during the thrust and limited by the amount of inclination that would cause the wrist to bend on impact. Perhaps the aesthetic evaluations derived from these mechanical necessities. Sincerely, RobT

4th September 2007, 03:30 AM	#2
PenangsangII Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 401	Michel, Rick & drdavid are correct that the angle of the keris is physicall biomechanic purpose. To understand this, you will have to understand how the keris is used for combat. In Malay martial tradition, when fighting using a keris, you are not to parry your opponent's weapon, but instead you side step to the especially left, or right. When stabbing your opponent from the left or right side, the angle will suddenly make sense..... Philosophically, the downward angle also represents humbleness, the general character of the Malay people....humble but deadly