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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd August 2025, 01:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,404
Posted By SidJ
With the licence of ignorance, to me the blade...

With the licence of ignorance, to me the blade easily looks like it could be from the 19th century. I looks decent to me and pleasing to my eye.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd August 2025, 01:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,404
Posted By SidJ
Not sure how you will clean it but if you do a...

Not sure how you will clean it but if you do a vinegar soak it will remove the old pamor and leave it shiny bright. Then you may want to restain it. If you want to pick away at it you'll be there...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st July 2025, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,258
Posted By SidJ
Thank you Alan, Very grateful as always for...

Thank you Alan,
Very grateful as always for your valuable insights.
Best wishes
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st July 2025, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,258
Posted By SidJ
I think the mendak is silver.

I think the mendak is silver.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st July 2025, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,258
Posted By SidJ
Pic of ganja also textured in scabbard.

Pic of ganja also textured in scabbard.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st July 2025, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,258
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Alan, So it's not the norm for this type...

Thanks Alan,
So it's not the norm for this type of texture to be deliberately sought? It's unintended? And is the hair on the pesi of any note? The scabbard is a perfect fit and the blade slides in...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st July 2025, 01:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,258
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Alan One thing I don't grasp is that if...

Thanks Alan
One thing I don't grasp is that if it was left in acid for too long then I would've thought the texture would be rough like sandpaper. It's waxy smooth though all over. No roughness at...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th July 2025, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,258
Posted By SidJ
Jawa keris pamor Adeg

Hi
I seek views on this keris please. 36.5cm blade with pamor adeg in very very high relief. Apart from this the blade is waxy smooth. One piece scabbard with chatoyant timber. The pesi is...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th July 2025, 09:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,939
Posted By SidJ
Hi Detlef, Thanks. Yes that is a good idea. I...

Hi Detlef,
Thanks. Yes that is a good idea. I will do this.
Best
Sid
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th July 2025, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,939
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Jeff. I will look now.

Thanks Jeff. I will look now.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th July 2025, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,939
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Jeff. I will look now.

Thanks Jeff. I will look now.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th July 2025, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,939
Posted By SidJ
Got hilt off with stronger flame. Thanks for...

Got hilt off with stronger flame. Thanks for advising on this. Pics below. Looks better by a mile. Anyone know where I can get an uwer from? None on the bay. I quite like this keris. It's one of the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th July 2025, 12:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,939
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Alan, I had it over a gas stove flame...

Thanks Alan,
I had it over a gas stove flame and held it in the way you suggest. I will try again tomorrow. Yes I think its Araldite used liberally. I can't let it win.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th July 2025, 09:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,939
Posted By SidJ
Thanks both for your thoughts. I am grateful. Re...

Thanks both for your thoughts. I am grateful. Re the hilt some numbnuts has glued it on backwards with the finest epoxy in the world. Its barely moving despite 15 mins of gentle heating. I will keep...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd July 2025, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,939
Posted By SidJ
Bali keris

An old Bali kris. I think it's 19th century from the vibes of the thing but open to thoughts. 44cm blade. Is the pamor wos wutah?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2025, 08:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 68,296
Posted By SidJ
Well could be a rookie error which if so is...

Well could be a rookie error which if so is embarrassing given the circumstances. But the story that was spun also happens to be a lot more alluring and exciting compared to tool symbolising...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th April 2025, 12:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 68,296
Posted By SidJ
My thoughts exactly Alan. See the link and go to...

My thoughts exactly Alan. See the link and go to lot 315.
https://www.gazette-drouot.com/en/auctions/162354--philippe-missillier-collection
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th April 2025, 11:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 68,296
Posted By SidJ
A Jawa wedhung was auctioned as part of the...

A Jawa wedhung was auctioned as part of the fabled Missilier collection recently. Lot 315 for those interested. This is the write-up. I am not sure if wedhung were used for funerary purposes not...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th February 2025, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 96,005
Posted By SidJ
Agree David. But my queries were fairly...

Agree David. But my queries were fairly straightforward, which is why I found the lack of response puzzling given the high traffic it generated. Anyway all is well.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th February 2025, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 96,005
Posted By SidJ
Hi David I had asked some questions which Alan...

Hi David
I had asked some questions which Alan has kindly responded to. That is the engagement I sought along with your own observations. Getting g thousands of views is great but I would not call...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th February 2025, 01:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 96,005
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Alan Good to know the right way to do...

Thanks Alan
Good to know the right way to do it. What do you mean by grinding a radius in the presumably triangle shaped file please?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd February 2025, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 48,238
Posted By SidJ
Alan, We live in strange modern times. Culture...

Alan,
We live in strange modern times. Culture is a contentious term. In the olden days when things were set apart I would agree with your last sentence. But today pandes make and sell keris to folk...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd February 2025, 10:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 96,005
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Alan, Very grateful for your thoughts as...

Thanks Alan,
Very grateful for your thoughts as always. Noted re cleaning well before staining. The stuff that remains is a very hard encrustation. I'm soaking the blade in mineral oil in the hope...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd February 2025, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 96,005
Posted By SidJ
Over 3100 'views' yet no engagement. Are these...

Over 3100 'views' yet no engagement. Are these real people or just fake bots at play here. Very odd indeed.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th January 2025, 12:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 96,005
Posted By SidJ
Hi Detlef Yes I got impatient and wanted to see...

Hi Detlef
Yes I got impatient and wanted to see if I could bring out the panoramic. I will work on loosening the remaining rust.
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