Bali empu

Pusaka · 4th September 2009, 04:40 PM

Just looking for information really, Who is the best (current) keris (blade) maker in Bali?

Are there any Empu in Bali?

David · 11th September 2009, 02:54 PM

I am surprised that no one answered your question Pusaka. It might be because (and if i am wrong perhaps someone else can point the way) i don't think there is much, if any, keris production going on in Bali these days. The large majority of what is on the market today as "Bali" keris are being made in Madura i believe.

Gustav · 11th September 2009, 09:29 PM

There is an interesting older thread, with a discussion about Empu today (2005). In Bali, Klungkung, there is named an Empu Mangku Wije.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=klungkung

A. G. Maisey · 11th September 2009, 10:27 PM

I met Empu Mangku Wije in about 1984. At that time he was already a very elderly man and had made something like half a dozen keris during his lifetime, his major production was small ceremonial axes.

About 6 or 7 years ago I met another empu who lived near Ubud, I've got a note of his name and record of the conversation, but I've forgotten his name; when I get a chance I'll check my records.

I have heard of another pandai who lives near Sanur and who is in current production, but I have not met him.

I have also heard of several pandai who carve keris, but who order the bakalan from outside Bali, possibly from Madura, but not necessarily so.

Mamat Lombok · 12th September 2009, 12:30 PM

dear Pusaka ,i know one keris (blade) maker in bali , his name is : MADE PANDE , he lives in sanur , i met him last two months , , ( i,m so sorry about my english)

( cell number edited; this contact info can be sent by PM )

4th September 2009, 04:40 PM	#1
Pusaka Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 341	Bali empu Just looking for information really, Who is the best (current) keris (blade) maker in Bali? Are there any Empu in Bali?

12th September 2009, 12:30 PM	#5
Mamat Lombok Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: lombok-indonesia Posts: 66	empu Bali dear Pusaka ,i know one keris (blade) maker in bali , his name is : MADE PANDE , he lives in sanur , i met him last two months , , ( i,m so sorry about my english) ( cell number edited; this contact info can be sent by PM ) Last edited by Rick; 12th September 2009 at 03:47 PM.

11th September 2009, 02:54 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,100	I am surprised that no one answered your question Pusaka. It might be because (and if i am wrong perhaps someone else can point the way) i don't think there is much, if any, keris production going on in Bali these days. The large majority of what is on the market today as "Bali" keris are being made in Madura i believe.

11th September 2009, 09:29 PM	#3
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,237	There is an interesting older thread, with a discussion about Empu today (2005). In Bali, Klungkung, there is named an Empu Mangku Wije. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=klungkung

11th September 2009, 10:27 PM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,855	I met Empu Mangku Wije in about 1984. At that time he was already a very elderly man and had made something like half a dozen keris during his lifetime, his major production was small ceremonial axes. About 6 or 7 years ago I met another empu who lived near Ubud, I've got a note of his name and record of the conversation, but I've forgotten his name; when I get a chance I'll check my records. I have heard of another pandai who lives near Sanur and who is in current production, but I have not met him. I have also heard of several pandai who carve keris, but who order the bakalan from outside Bali, possibly from Madura, but not necessarily so.