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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd November 2007, 05:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,582
Posted By Alam Shah
Question Oh man!... I've opened it, went to the site and...

Oh man!... I've opened it, went to the site and read chapter 1. :eek:
Seems ok, though... hmmm...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd November 2007, 05:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,813
Posted By Alam Shah
Actually, with your existing material is more...

Actually, with your existing material is more than enough to create the shape of a semi-circle. Re-look at the shape again... make it rounder. :)
Something like this buntut shape...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st November 2007, 05:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,917
Posted By Alam Shah
Thumbs up Thanks Marco, for sharing... keep the good stuffs...

Thanks Marco, for sharing... keep the good stuffs coming! :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th November 2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,813
Posted By Alam Shah
For the buntut, I would suggest the type BluErf...

For the buntut, I would suggest the type BluErf suggested. Another example is something like the one below (see example). Looking at your existing sheath's buntut, it would be easier to reshape to...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th November 2007, 03:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,107
Posted By Alam Shah
Hmmm... the blade looks like a Malay Bugis Riau,...

Hmmm... the blade looks like a Malay Bugis Riau, Luk 7 piece to me.

The hulu and sarung are appropriate, but as mentioned... the mendak need to be changed to an appropriate type... either malay...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th September 2007, 01:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,469
Posted By Alam Shah
My initial comments stated that it is a...

My initial comments stated that it is a ceremonial piece... a more accurate term would be, a presentation piece. :o

The emblem is the coat of arms of Selangor, also known as "Darul Ehsan" (Abode...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd September 2007, 03:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,469
Posted By Alam Shah
Batu Feringgi, the ‘foreigner's rock’ is a beach...

Batu Feringgi, the ‘foreigner's rock’ is a beach for lovers and dreamers.
Kuala Lumpur, meaning ‘muddy confluence’,
Melacca, Malaca or Malacca, in local Malay languaga is, Melaka. :)
Oh yes,...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd September 2007, 07:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,469
Posted By Alam Shah
Selangor's emblem is an interesting amalgam of...

Selangor's emblem is an interesting amalgam of items that represent courage and royalty. The crescent moon and star in the centre represents Islam, the official religion. The central red spear, the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd September 2007, 06:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,469
Posted By Alam Shah
What is a traditional keris? Is that what...

What is a traditional keris?

Is that what the stance symbolizes?
Why is it known as a Jawa Demam?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd September 2007, 06:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,469
Posted By Alam Shah
Yup, the well-known Selangor Pewter... there are...

Yup, the well-known Selangor Pewter... there are some keris pewter-ware too, but not really following the aesthetics of a 'real' keris. As for the handle, it's a common form of malaysian northern...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st August 2007, 05:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 46,841
Posted By Alam Shah
An interesting keris, indeed. :) (see your post).

An interesting keris, indeed. :) (see your post).
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st August 2007, 05:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,469
Posted By Alam Shah
Yes, this is a ceremonial piece from the...

Yes, this is a ceremonial piece from the Malaysian state of Selangor. The emblem is the coat of arms of Selangor, also known as "Darul Ehsan" (Abode of Sincerity).

The traditional culture of...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th August 2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,239
Posted By Alam Shah
I hope you're not taking those on eBay as a...

I hope you're not taking those on eBay as a benchmark for keris from Madura. Many of the items on eBay are 'touristy' pieces. Kerises on eBay spread the entire spectrum, from crappy stuffs to...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th August 2007, 06:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,239
Posted By Alam Shah
Afaik, the Sundanese preferred kujang over keris....

Afaik, the Sundanese preferred kujang over keris. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th August 2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,113
Posted By Alam Shah
Maranao kris

I believe it's a Maranao kris, the hilt is a feature. I've seen a similar piece in John's collection. Unfortunately, KampungNet is still not up, yet. Should be able to see it in a a day or two,...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th August 2007, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,814
Posted By Alam Shah
Michel, Switzerland is nearer than Singapore,...

Michel, Switzerland is nearer than Singapore, maybe mine is on its way, and I'm not a privileged customer too. ;) I guess that it will come sooner or later, but I prefer sooner. :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2007, 01:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,985
Posted By Alam Shah
For keris, it had been and is currently used as...

For keris, it had been and is currently used as stated, I've seen old authentic examples as well(not touristy pieces). It's a nice material but fragile as stated. Some I've seen with repairs... made...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th August 2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,985
Posted By Alam Shah
Elephant fossil is not a standard material for...

Elephant fossil is not a standard material for rencongs, afaik. Your piece, doesn't have the look and feel of acehese aesthetics. The shape at the base of the blade is round instead of a hexagonal...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th August 2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,528
Posted By Alam Shah
David, you're welcome... ;) :D. Btw, the...

David, you're welcome... ;) :D.

Btw, the average warrior-class normally like to keep their piece hidden from view, including the hilt... but then again... they normally do not wear a buckel...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th August 2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,814
Posted By Alam Shah
Post Minangkabau keris, have a myriad of influence,...

Minangkabau keris, have a myriad of influence, Javanese, Buginese, Makassar and other Sumatran influences. :)

There are more 'patrem' sized kerises than the regular longer type kerises, possibly...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th August 2007, 04:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 58,561
Posted By Alam Shah
Thumbs up Home Museum

Aji,

I didn't know that you have a museum at home. :cool:

How much is the admission fee? :D
Do you need a curator? I'll volunteer to do a one maintenance and catalog of your collection,...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th August 2007, 03:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 41,006
Posted By Alam Shah
Thumbs up Garrett and Bronwen Solyom book (1978)

I agree. The World of the Javanese Keris, is a good book. Although only 65 pages, in black and white, it covers a fair amount of concise information on Javanese keris and the amount of worksmanship...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th August 2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,942
Posted By Alam Shah
A promising site, still have a long way to go and...

A promising site, still have a long way to go and lots of effort required... let's hope that it will contains top notch researched info, rather than 'copy and paste' info). ;) :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd August 2007, 05:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 41,006
Posted By Alam Shah
Let me put it in simpler terms... :cool: ...

Let me put it in simpler terms... :cool:

My understanding are as follows:

- Majapahit, is not the earliest kingdom with keris... (most of us know this, I presume).

- When one refers to...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd August 2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,611
Posted By Alam Shah
The blade, you could send it to me. I'll gladly...

The blade, you could send it to me. I'll gladly get rid of it for you and I'll pay postage. :D
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