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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Nova Scotia
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Thanks for your statements here Alan, i was about to pose a very similar response.
I properly wielded keris can be a very deadly weapon, at least as effective as any other edged weapon in it's size class. No, it's not a big slashing sword like the Moro kris, but in a tight space like a hallway the Indo keris would probably be much better choice. It's stealthier and quicker too. Really depends on the situation. |
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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I have similar points to that of Alan's & David's.
In fact, in a modern home, esp an apartment, keris would be perfect. In the case of SE Asia, Indo / Malay in particular, keris has a psychological effect beyond comprehension. Here, in Malay case, if somebody run towards me with a pedang or parang in his hand, I wouldnt be as afraid as if the assailant is armed with keris or badik. Regarding the poison / venom theory, the keris is only dipped into poison when the fight or battle is impending, so the theory still holds water, I think ![]() |
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