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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd November 2008, 03:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 18,767
Posted By Alam Shah
It is a keris panjang from Peninsular Malaysia.....

It is a keris panjang from Peninsular Malaysia.. a 'young' blade, but beautiful nevertheless. David, it should fall within the panjang classification. These type do exists. I've seen quite a number...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd November 2008, 03:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 25,468
Posted By Alam Shah
A beautiful Peninsular Malaysian blade, probably...

A beautiful Peninsular Malaysian blade, probably originated from Terengganu. On it's type and origin... looks like a Carita or 'Tok Chu' piece... hmmm. ;) It looks like it's fastened by a piece of...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th November 2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,524
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi sipakatuo, I do agree with point number 1 and...

Hi sipakatuo, I do agree with point number 1 and 2 of your opinion. If I may ask, could you provide some examples, pictures of banjarmasin sheath of this design.. I've yet to see and learn more about...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th November 2008, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,524
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi mykeris, Before branding this sampir, here...

Hi mykeris,
Before branding this sampir, here are a few questions.
What is your definition of 'Riau-Lingga Era'?
Riau-Lingga is a archipelago, made up of islands. How can an era be tagged to a...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th November 2008, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,524
Posted By Alam Shah
Looks more Sumatran, with Minang and Palembang...

Looks more Sumatran, with Minang and Palembang influence.. :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th November 2008, 02:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 34,117
Posted By Alam Shah
It's an old picture from the workshop of the late...

It's an old picture from the workshop of the late Rosman Ramli of Kampung Banggol, Kota Baru, Kelantan. Also known as May Keris. One of the master carver of some repute whom had passed away on 21...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th November 2008, 03:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 34,117
Posted By Alam Shah
It's staring straight.. the nature of the croc.....

It's staring straight.. the nature of the croc.. it's more ornamental rather that a fighting class hilt, cumbersome, imho. :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th November 2008, 03:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 34,117
Posted By Alam Shah
Example of the crocodile keris hilt... :) The...

Example of the crocodile keris hilt... :)
The elephant and tiger hilts are suitable for golok, sword.. etc.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th November 2008, 02:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 34,117
Posted By Alam Shah
Yup, that's the one. ;) Btw, congrats on your...

Yup, that's the one. ;)
Btw, congrats on your newest acquisition.. the old ivory jawa demam hilt. :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th October 2008, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,804
Posted By Alam Shah
Agreed... I have no knowledge of folklore of...

Agreed... I have no knowledge of folklore of these regions, hence ignore my earlier speculative comment. ;)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th October 2008, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,804
Posted By Alam Shah
Yes, Lombak and Bali does have Hindu influence......

Yes, Lombak and Bali does have Hindu influence... however, imho, I don't think it's Umar Maye = Ganesha...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th September 2008, 01:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 28,670
Posted By Alam Shah
Ouch! my eyes... :eek: :D Ah yes, also known...

Ouch! my eyes... :eek:
:D Ah yes, also known as "pamor berkarat"

Perhaps...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th September 2008, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,804
Posted By Alam Shah
You're most welcome. Thanks for sharing. :) If...

You're most welcome. Thanks for sharing. :)
If you''ve more info, do feel free to add...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th September 2008, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,804
Posted By Alam Shah
More pics of Umar Maye here... but I don't know...

More pics of Umar Maye here... but I don't know anything about his story. :o

http://gallerykeris.fotopic.net/c1548441.html

http://gallerykeris.fotopic.net/p52102843.html
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th September 2008, 02:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 28,670
Posted By Alam Shah
I wouldn't term it as tactical blade either......

I wouldn't term it as tactical blade either... the kydex is tactical, but with a gleaming shiny blade like that... arghhh! my eyes... it's a giveaway when unsheathed. :eek:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th September 2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,291
Posted By Alam Shah
I agree with you on the possibility of...

I agree with you on the possibility of Borneo/Kalimantan...

For more pics, please see (( here (http://alamshah67.multiply.com/photos/album/83/Sundang_Melayu) )).
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st September 2008, 03:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 40,615
Posted By Alam Shah
It would be nice but one have lot of research......

It would be nice but one have lot of research... . Not only on that region but also the period. To me, good to know but not essential. ;)
Personally, as long as the message gets accross... it have...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st August 2008, 04:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 40,615
Posted By Alam Shah
ayam teleng and ayam gila...

Hi Lew,

your hilt is what termed to be "Anak Ayam Gila", literally translated to be "the crazy little chick". It's an ayam teleng form, but with an added twist, the neck area, the tilt is...
Forum: Swap Forum 29th August 2008, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,443
Posted By Alam Shah
Tabak-Toyok

For training use you can get one from here (http://asianfightingarts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=31&osCsid=686f22539434fcb826bac6cbde324ccc). ;) :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th August 2008, 07:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,291
Posted By Alam Shah
my keris sundang

Here's mine... blade have some similarities, but hilt is different.
Any idea what is the hilt material? Hilt style from which region?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th August 2008, 01:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,211
Posted By Alam Shah
These types of pamor are quite subjective and...

These types of pamor are quite subjective and suggestive... ;)
First look... from the outer silhouette, looks like a woman wearing a headgear, sitting down... left hand supporting her posture,...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th July 2008, 09:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,304
Posted By Alam Shah
Thanks for the pointers... :D :o I see... good...

Thanks for the pointers... :D :o I see... good valid points.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th July 2008, 03:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,304
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi Willem, Actually the blade looks...

Hi Willem,

Actually the blade looks javanese to me... a nice looking elegant blade too.
This seems like a mix-and-match combo for tourist. The blade seems to have some age to it, imho. :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th July 2008, 01:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 22,038
Posted By Alam Shah
Hmmm... regarding Bandung, there is a city, the...

Hmmm... regarding Bandung, there is a city, the capital of West Java province, Indonesia. A nice city with cooler temperature, relatively year-round than most other Indonesian cities. There's a nice...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th July 2008, 10:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 22,038
Posted By Alam Shah
Welcome auk to the forum, A nice Javanese...

Welcome auk to the forum,

A nice Javanese keris in Yogyakarta dress.
An elegant blade with what seems to be dapur Naga Siluman, Luk 5. :)

A close-up picture at the base of the blade would be...
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