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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th May 2011, 02:34 PM
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Views: 17,372
Posted By Greybeard
Hello Semar Your keris reminds me a bit of...

Hello Semar

Your keris reminds me a bit of the dapur Kebo Teki, but Kebo Teki is a straight dapur ... In any event, you bought a very nice and interesting keris! Congratulations!

Regards,
...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th May 2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,652
Posted By Greybeard
Here's my uninformed opinion: I see 1 jalen, 1...

Here's my uninformed opinion: I see 1 jalen, 1 lambe gajah (placed a bit high!). Regarding the greneng, I would expect to see Ron dha, but cannot find it here (might be worn down, of course).
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th May 2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,652
Posted By Greybeard
Alan, you are absolutely right -- I should be...

Alan, you are absolutely right -- I should be more accurate when posting here. The seller of my keris "Lung Gandu with one lambe gajah" classifies according to "Ensiklopedi Keris". When consulting my...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th May 2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,652
Posted By Greybeard
Thank you, Alan. When trying to determine a dapur...

Thank you, Alan. When trying to determine a dapur I use the book "Dhapur", "Ensiklopedi Keris" plus several other books and booklets. Unfortunately, these sources don't always agree when it comes to...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th May 2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,652
Posted By Greybeard
Interesting questions, Alan. What dapur do we...

Interesting questions, Alan. What dapur do we have if there's one lambe gajah only? I have a keris luk 13 without sogokan and with one lambe gajah -- I always thought that the dapur is Lung Gandu ...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th May 2011, 07:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,652
Posted By Greybeard
Hello Semar Of course, you are right: no...

Hello Semar

Of course, you are right: no sogokan = Lung Gandu.

Best regards,

Heinz
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th May 2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,652
Posted By Greybeard
That's a very nice piece! Dapur Sengkelat I guess...

That's a very nice piece! Dapur Sengkelat I guess -- one of my favourite dapur. Congratulations!

Best regards,

Heinz
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th December 2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,197
Posted By Greybeard
A very nice keris indeed! Dapur Kebo Teki? Pamor...

A very nice keris indeed! Dapur Kebo Teki? Pamor Mrutu Sewu?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th November 2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,854
Posted By Greybeard
Dear friends, my thoughts and hopes are with you...

Dear friends, my thoughts and hopes are with you in these hours and days.

Heinz
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th July 2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 39,978
Posted By Greybeard
Dear Jean, I first thought that I cannot...

Dear Jean,

I first thought that I cannot contribute to your thread, but now I notice one detail with the first keris you post that makes me wonder: Do I see a turned over mendak or is it a metuk,...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd May 2010, 06:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,268
Posted By Greybeard
This weekend I cleaned a spotted keris blade by...

This weekend I cleaned a spotted keris blade by using diluted vinegar. It worked great -- all the black rust spots are gone! Thank you all for your advice.

Regards,

Heinz
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd April 2010, 06:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,268
Posted By Greybeard
Hello Kai, Many thanks for the valuable...

Hello Kai,

Many thanks for the valuable information.

Regards,

Heinz
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st April 2010, 03:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,932
Posted By Greybeard
Many thanks, Sirek. Actually, my son took the...

Many thanks, Sirek. Actually, my son took the photos with his mobile phone (maybe a good digital camera would be better ...) and tried to process them. He will visit me this weekend, so we'll see...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st April 2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,932
Posted By Greybeard
Yes, I have never seen this kind of pitting on...

Yes, I have never seen this kind of pitting on another keris in my collection.


Thank you, Alan, for your valuable recommendations regarding posting pictures. I'll try it again later.

Heinz
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th April 2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,932
Posted By Greybeard
Gentlemen, I posted inadequate pictures. As...

Gentlemen,

I posted inadequate pictures. As I cannot provide better pictures, I would like to suggest: Let this useless thread die!

Thank you all for participation and best regards,

Heinz
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th April 2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,932
Posted By Greybeard
Thank you, Alan. I see the problem now. Heinz

Thank you, Alan. I see the problem now.

Heinz
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th April 2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,932
Posted By Greybeard
Dear Gustav, O.k., I must admit that I'm...

Dear Gustav,

O.k., I must admit that I'm still a relatively new and thus "uninformed" keris collector with "uninformed" opinions. It would, therefore, be most appreciated if you experienced and...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th April 2010, 06:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,932
Posted By Greybeard
Hello Sirek, You have a very nice keris...

Hello Sirek,

You have a very nice keris which is indeed very similar to mine, but it is apparently in better condition. Could the pamor of your keris be kelap lintah?
Unfortunately, mine does not...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th April 2010, 06:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,268
Posted By Greybeard
Thank you, Detlef. I think I'll try it coming...

Thank you, Detlef. I think I'll try it coming weekend.

Regards,

Heinz
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th April 2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,268
Posted By Greybeard
Hello Detlef, Very nice result! I see that...

Hello Detlef,

Very nice result! I see that there are several options. I'll just have to try ...

I have always been very hesitant in using acidic solutions for cleaning purpose on metal...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th April 2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,268
Posted By Greybeard
Hello Abdulrahman, Very interesting product!...

Hello Abdulrahman,

Very interesting product! I think I'll try diluted vinegar first.

Thanks and regards,

Heinz
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th April 2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,932
Posted By Greybeard
Hello Kulbuntet, Thank you. I was never...

Hello Kulbuntet,

Thank you. I was never really sure about the authenticity, the origin, and the age of this blade, but I've always liked it. I would just like to learn a little bit about it, and I...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th April 2010, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,268
Posted By Greybeard
Thank you, Kulbuntet. Would grapefruit juice or...

Thank you, Kulbuntet. Would grapefruit juice or pineapple juice also help? Seems less aggressive to me than vinegar.

Regards,

Heinz
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th April 2010, 06:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,932
Posted By Greybeard
Hello Gustav, Penangsang, Thank you for your...

Hello Gustav, Penangsang,

Thank you for your inputs. Sorry for the distorted pictures. This happened by scaling down the images; the original photos are far too large. In reality the blade is a...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th April 2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,932
Posted By Greybeard
Origin of my "mystery keris"

Last year I started above thread. Now I can provide some pictures. Any idea where this blade might come from? Some of its carved features remind me of Bali/Lombok. The ada-ada seems quite unusual to...
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