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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th August 2011, 07:24 PM
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Posted By GIO
Thanks a lot, Alan, and thanks to all friends who...

Thanks a lot, Alan, and thanks to all friends who have contributed to this subject.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd August 2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,714
Posted By GIO
Jean, you convinced me. I think I have...

Jean, you convinced me.
I think I have understood the reason of the confusion created by the interpretation of the monogram.
If you examine the writing of Allah in islamic, you will certainly...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd August 2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,714
Posted By GIO
I do not know arabic, but I had it translated by...

I do not know arabic, but I had it translated by two persons, and one was a mother-tongue teacher.
This said, I am ready to take into account other interpretations.
Is there anybody who can...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd August 2011, 02:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,714
Posted By GIO
Willem and Gustav, many thanks for the additional...

Willem and Gustav, many thanks for the additional info.
Re the monogram on the reverse of the pendok, it means "Allah", but probably you already knew that.
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 31st July 2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,005
Posted By GIO
Palembang seluts

Looking for two Palembang seluts. Anybody who can offer ?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th July 2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,714
Posted By GIO
Alan and Simatua, though your answers do not...

Alan and Simatua, though your answers do not match, I am grateful for your help.
As to myself, I cannot have an opinion since I have no examples of pamor banyu tetes.
Many thanks again.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th July 2011, 06:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,714
Posted By GIO
Kris from Yogyakarta

Can somebody help me in identifying the pamor of this kris ?
Many thanks in advance
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th July 2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,065
Posted By GIO
Unhappy [QUOTE=Gustav]One of seldom seen (on this forum)...

[QUOTE=Gustav]One of seldom seen (on this forum) better quality Javanese blades. It would be nice to see a picture of the whole blade in correct upright position.

Hi Gustav,
Here are the pictures...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd July 2011, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,832
Posted By GIO
In fact the practical use of these swords has...

In fact the practical use of these swords has puzzled many weapon-experts.
Sometimes they are referred to as "processional swords", being carried as symbol of authority, but also an employment in...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd July 2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,802
Posted By GIO
Michael, It was not my intention to say that...

Michael,
It was not my intention to say that Fernando is not qualified, I only wanted to have opinions/examples of Members more qualified than I.

Fernando,
I hope you do not have misintrpreted...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd July 2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,065
Posted By GIO
Ok, Jean, I didn't know pamor Banyu Satetes....

Ok, Jean, I didn't know pamor Banyu Satetes. Thanks for informing.
Your blades are very nice
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd July 2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 61,347
Posted By GIO
One more

One more
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd July 2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,065
Posted By GIO
In my opinion the pamor is Tungak Semi/Udan Mas....

In my opinion the pamor is Tungak Semi/Udan Mas. Am I correct ?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd July 2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,065
Posted By GIO
Mr Maisey, many thanks for explaining the correct...

Mr Maisey, many thanks for explaining the correct definition. Often the less qualified books refer to the heat treatment as "tempering".
Gustav, shall post a pic of the whole blade as soon as I get...
Forum: European Armoury 22nd July 2011, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,229
Posted By GIO
I normally use BIO-DERUSTER with great results. ...

I normally use BIO-DERUSTER with great results.
As to the signature, please read the post "unknown origin" started by me, but with little result, except for the good will of Fernando.
Forum: European Armoury 22nd July 2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,802
Posted By GIO
Any suggestion from qualified collectors ?

Any suggestion from qualified collectors ?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st July 2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,065
Posted By GIO
Final result :

Final result :
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st July 2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,065
Posted By GIO
After cleaning :

After cleaning :
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st July 2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,065
Posted By GIO
Restoration project

I would like to submit the pics of the various step of a restoration of a keris.
The reason is mainly for obtaining comments and some advice of the reason of a deceiving result. Moreover: why the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th June 2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,037
Posted By GIO
The gonjo looks a little bit strange to me - a...

The gonjo looks a little bit strange to me - a replacement? Probably different material used.[/QUOTE]

Yes, most probably a replacement: it doesn't match neither size nor pamor.
Forum: European Armoury 30th June 2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,802
Posted By GIO
Many thanks, Fernando I might be wrong, but the...

Many thanks, Fernando
I might be wrong, but the signature is the same as mine. Since I suppose that it is difficult to presume that the manufacturer is the same, probably the writing has a meaning...
Forum: European Armoury 29th June 2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,802
Posted By GIO
Unknown origin

Can anybody translate the signature on this flintlock ?
What is the language ?
Thanks in advance
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th June 2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,601
Posted By GIO
Welcome to the forum ! Your keris is...

Welcome to the forum !
Your keris is interesting, but, without further pics, is impossible to comment.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th June 2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,037
Posted By GIO
Smile I agree: good old blade with new clothes.

I agree: good old blade with new clothes.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,842
Posted By GIO
Fully agree with Alam Shah

Fully agree with Alam Shah
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