surely this cant be right

chiefheadknocker · 5th December 2018, 02:25 PM

This came in with a few bits from auction ,its about 8 foot tall bamboo with a keris sword attached to the end , I wouldn't think this is original would you ?

David · 5th December 2018, 07:30 PM

While i have learned not to ever say never i would feel 99.999999999% comfortable say that your suspicion that this "can't be right" is absolutely correct.

A. G. Maisey · 5th December 2018, 08:46 PM

This is something I have not seen previously, but logically, it could be an indigenous adaptation.

Good close-ups of the union between blade and shaft, and the butt end of the shaft, as well as a couple of closeups of sections of the shaft might help in the forming of an opinion.

shayde78 · 6th December 2018, 03:25 AM

Tuban blade??

Will M · 6th December 2018, 05:29 AM

they must be able to weld/braze, it appears so with the red corrosion and lack of mechanical way to attach the blade.

David · 6th December 2018, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

This is something I have not seen previously, but logically, it could be an indigenous adaptation.

You see...never say never...but i think we might all be able to agree that it looks a bit silly.

Rick · 6th December 2018, 09:57 PM

That is, unless you're on the business end of it .

chiefheadknocker · 6th December 2018, 10:11 PM

I cant see how they started life together but then its been in this form for some time I would say , the bamboo has a well used patination , here is is another pic

A. G. Maisey · 7th December 2018, 07:15 AM

Thanks Chief.

Sorry, I'm no wiser.

This adaptation could have been done by anybody.

Anthony G. · 7th December 2018, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Will M

they must be able to weld/braze, it appears so with the red corrosion and lack of mechanical way to attach the blade.

I was taught welding in high school and seems that someone welded a keris to the pole. Kind of dis-respectful to the keris itself.

Jean · 7th December 2018, 10:00 AM

If the fastening is strong, this should be a very effective lance!

5th December 2018, 02:25 PM	#1
chiefheadknocker Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 143	surely this cant be right This came in with a few bits from auction ,its about 8 foot tall bamboo with a keris sword attached to the end , I wouldn't think this is original would you ? Attached Images

6th December 2018, 10:11 PM	#8
chiefheadknocker Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 143	I cant see how they started life together but then its been in this form for some time I would say , the bamboo has a well used patination , here is is another pic Attached Images

5th December 2018, 07:30 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,123	While i have learned not to ever say never i would feel 99.999999999% comfortable say that your suspicion that this "can't be right" is absolutely correct.

5th December 2018, 08:46 PM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,892	This is something I have not seen previously, but logically, it could be an indigenous adaptation. Good close-ups of the union between blade and shaft, and the butt end of the shaft, as well as a couple of closeups of sections of the shaft might help in the forming of an opinion.

6th December 2018, 03:25 AM	#4
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	Tuban blade??

6th December 2018, 05:29 AM	#5
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 391	they must be able to weld/braze, it appears so with the red corrosion and lack of mechanical way to attach the blade.

6th December 2018, 09:57 PM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	That is, unless you're on the business end of it .

7th December 2018, 07:15 AM	#9
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,892	Thanks Chief. Sorry, I'm no wiser. This adaptation could have been done by anybody.

7th December 2018, 10:00 AM	#11
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	If the fastening is strong, this should be a very effective lance!