Rencong dodgy pic gamble.

CharlesS · 5th June 2008, 12:18 PM

Sorry about that Tim. I went through quite a few pieces of Indonesian rubbish before fully understanding and getting a feel for old verses new.

Get as many books as you can and as much exposure as you can to authentic pieces.....but even so expect some frustrations along the way. None of us has 'the perfect eye' and we can all tell stories of our own errors.

asomotif · 5th June 2008, 01:07 PM

Too bad about that punch on the chin.
But it doesn't seem to be a KO so... take 5 and get back in the ring again

Check the forum (search) for rencong and or rentjong.
There have been quite some nice examples posted by various forumites.

Personally I am alway suspicious about metal hilts and for me, scabbards should always be wood. although in Jean Greffioz book on keris there is one with a buffalo horn scabbard.

Good luck and best regards,
Willem

katana · 5th June 2008, 10:19 PM

Hi Tim,
its a shame....but I expect many of us have regretted some of our 'buys'. Often, with so many things in life, the higher the 'risk' ....the 'higher' the chance of getting a 'dud'.
Still, on the 'bright side', for you, it doesn't happen often ...I am sure your next 'risky' acquisition will pay dividends

Regards David

5th June 2008, 12:18 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Sorry about that Tim. I went through quite a few pieces of Indonesian rubbish before fully understanding and getting a feel for old verses new. Get as many books as you can and as much exposure as you can to authentic pieces.....but even so expect some frustrations along the way. None of us has 'the perfect eye' and we can all tell stories of our own errors.

5th June 2008, 01:07 PM	#2
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,228	Too bad about that punch on the chin. But it doesn't seem to be a KO so... take 5 and get back in the ring again Check the forum (search) for rencong and or rentjong. There have been quite some nice examples posted by various forumites. Personally I am alway suspicious about metal hilts and for me, scabbards should always be wood. although in Jean Greffioz book on keris there is one with a buffalo horn scabbard. Good luck and best regards, Willem

5th June 2008, 10:19 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Tim, its a shame....but I expect many of us have regretted some of our 'buys'. Often, with so many things in life, the higher the 'risk' ....the 'higher' the chance of getting a 'dud'. Still, on the 'bright side', for you, it doesn't happen often ...I am sure your next 'risky' acquisition will pay dividends Regards David