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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th February 2026, 12:32 AM
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Views: 8,058
Posted By adamb
Thanks Alan, I'll take a closer look at the...

Thanks Alan, I'll take a closer look at the blade. I did think that if there had once been a cutting edge that has been worn/filed away over time we might see more obvious traces of it at the very...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th February 2026, 12:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,058
Posted By adamb
Thanks Alan; my feeling is that there was no...

Thanks Alan; my feeling is that there was no core, or inserted edge, with this one. How would they have inserted an edge, by the way?

I have to concede that the pamor pattern gives me an uneasy...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th February 2026, 12:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,058
Posted By adamb
Thanks very much for your advice on this Detlef.

Thanks very much for your advice on this Detlef.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th February 2026, 12:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,058
Posted By adamb
Thanks very much Alan. Have you ever tried to...

Thanks very much Alan. Have you ever tried to restore an artificially-stained piece of ivory to its original condition, or would that be inviting disappointment into one's life? How deeply would the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2026, 09:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,058
Posted By adamb
Thank you Alan; I'm told blithely but rather...

Thank you Alan; I'm told blithely but rather authoritatively by the internet that this is a rare and sought-after pamor type; is that right?

cheers
A
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2026, 09:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,058
Posted By adamb
G'day Detlef; here you go

G'day Detlef; here you go
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2026, 09:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,058
Posted By adamb
Thanks David, are there any tell-tale clues RE...

Thanks David, are there any tell-tale clues RE artificial colouring of ivory that I should look for? (Apologies if there are already extensive threads dedicated to this topic - as with the Phantom, I...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2026, 09:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,058
Posted By adamb
Yes, this is something I had wondered about even...

Yes, this is something I had wondered about even from the seller's photographs, as the pamor seemed to go right to the edges of the blade around the full periphery.

Now that I have the blade to...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2026, 01:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,058
Posted By adamb
Unusual pamor

Hi All, any insight into this keris much appreciated.

Obviously Malay dress (sheath not that old, I think); old ivory Jawa demam hilt (inset eyes missing). Old Malay hilt cup.

Blade is slender...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 13th January 2026, 06:21 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 336,064
Posted By adamb
To add to this thread: I spotted this unexplained...

To add to this thread: I spotted this unexplained Javanese keris while watching the British TV series "Slow Horses", about a bunch of misfit MI5 agents (well worth a watch).

A blink and you'll...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st December 2025, 01:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,862
Posted By adamb
Thanks all for your insight. Yes the gandar fits...

Thanks all for your insight. Yes the gandar fits awkwardly to the sampir; it probably is a replacement but apparently an old one
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th November 2025, 11:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,170
Posted By adamb
more images

more images
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th November 2025, 11:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,170
Posted By adamb
Thanks to everyone for their opinions on this...

Thanks to everyone for their opinions on this subject.

On the subject of this keris, any insight into its origin and age?

My feeling is Malay States, possibly Terengganu, but I've been chatting...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th November 2025, 11:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,862
Posted By adamb
Thanks Alan - what I want to know about this...

Thanks Alan - what I want to know about this keris, to use an Australianism I hope other forumites will understand, is the whole kit and caboodle!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th November 2025, 06:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,862
Posted By adamb
I would be grateful if anyone has views on the...

I would be grateful if anyone has views on the origin of this keris they are willing to share
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th November 2025, 06:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,170
Posted By adamb
Thank you IP; I cannot see a visible temper line...

Thank you IP; I cannot see a visible temper line in the straight section (more pics attached)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th November 2025, 05:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,170
Posted By adamb
Crucible steel in Malela keris

Is anyone willing to venture an opinion on the swirly pattern evident in this Malela keris? Is this crucible steel, unlikely as the prospect of a wootz keris blade might seem?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd November 2025, 01:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,862
Posted By adamb
Keris ID

I'd much appreciate any insight into this keris; old Makassar/Ladrang type sampir, which is very narrow; I'm thinking Sumatran, possibly Mingangkabau. It didn't come with a hilt cup, so I added this...
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 29th October 2025, 06:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 14,759
Posted By adamb
Wanted: Bugis keris

Hi all; if anyone has any high quality antique Bugis keris they are interested in rehoming, please DM me. Thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 19th October 2025, 02:30 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 336,064
Posted By adamb
On this note, and hi all, has anyone ever come...

On this note, and hi all, has anyone ever come across a weapon with “Clayton Co, M” inscribed/written on it, as per the inscription in blank ink on the sheath of this old Moro Kris?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th October 2025, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,991
Posted By adamb
Apologies David; lets start with this one then.

Apologies David; lets start with this one then.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th October 2025, 08:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,991
Posted By adamb
Bugis keris

Any insight into the age and association of these Bugis blades much appreciated; many thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 06:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 18,364
Posted By adamb
Wonderful, thanks!

Wonderful, thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2025, 06:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 18,364
Posted By adamb
A kukri

Hi all,

Does anyone have any insight into the age/make of this kukri?

Thanks!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th October 2025, 06:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,558
Posted By adamb
Thank you all for your insight!

Thank you all for your insight!
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