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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th January 2025, 12:26 PM
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Views: 110,609
Posted By SidJ
Bali keris query follow up

Hi
Further to my previous post, I would be grateful for your views on the likely age and merits of this Bali gonjo iras 9 luk keris. I restained the blade as there were areas of rust. The...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th January 2025, 03:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 51,883
Posted By SidJ
It's weird how the western pricing of old...

It's weird how the western pricing of old handmade keris, specifically everyman keris does not account for the fact that they are handmade. It's clearly a question of supply and demand.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th January 2025, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 51,883
Posted By SidJ
Do modern empus use modern power tools to make...

Do modern empus use modern power tools to make high end keris and if so are they considered lesser than those made using traditional hand tools? I've seen videos of dudes carving out keris details...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th January 2025, 12:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 51,883
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Alan, this is a perfect, easy to...

Thanks Alan, this is a perfect, easy to understand exposition of what comprises high quality work. I am grateful indeed. I was taking a bit of the mick out of my keris in my earlier comment.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd January 2025, 07:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 51,883
Posted By SidJ
Thanks for your thoughts. Must've taken some...

Thanks for your thoughts. Must've taken some skills to carve those narrow grooves so expertly then.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th January 2025, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 51,883
Posted By SidJ
Lombok keris fullers and age query

Hi
Do the narrow carved fullers as shown in this keris indicate the age of it? Ie narrow carved fullers are more recent compared to wider carved fullers? Or is this just a Lombok keris feature?...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th January 2025, 02:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 34,334
Posted By SidJ
Thanks for your thoughts. I will put some better...

Thanks for your thoughts. I will put some better images up when I am able to.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2025, 02:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 94,465
Posted By SidJ
Here is one of mine. Termed a Tai lue dha. This...

Here is one of mine. Termed a Tai lue dha. This one has a relatively long blade and tip is both sweet up and down to create a somewhat spear point shape.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th January 2025, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 34,334
Posted By SidJ
Bali keris query

Hi
A Bali kris for consideration I can't see a ganja on this. Is it a ivillager quality recent one?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th January 2025, 12:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 62,362
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Alan, I am grateful for your thoughts. ...

Thanks Alan,
I am grateful for your thoughts.
Best
Sid
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th January 2025, 02:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 62,362
Posted By SidJ
Pendok

Pendok
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th January 2025, 02:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 62,362
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Alan, Stupid question but is there...

Thanks Alan,

Stupid question but is there any link or association between the keris and the pending pattern? Complementary in some way? Or no connection at all?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th January 2025, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 51,284
Posted By SidJ
Forgive the tangential digression but I could not...

Forgive the tangential digression but I could not resist responding to the river find keris racket we see at present. It seems that there are folk who try to utilise high school science of anaerobic...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th January 2025, 09:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 62,362
Posted By SidJ
And on the motif I thought it was a bird or eel!...

And on the motif I thought it was a bird or eel! Semen was the last thing on my mind but what if any does it stand for and is it commonly seen on keris? I guess it's a male Shiva Lingam power thing?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th January 2025, 09:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 62,362
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Alan, the keris I posted above was one of...

Thanks Alan, the keris I posted above was one of yours that I bought a couple of years ago.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th January 2025, 02:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 62,362
Posted By SidJ
Seeing Alan's Post and having dug this keris out...

Seeing Alan's Post and having dug this keris out after some years, is this pending of any special merit? Seems well made to my eyes but your thoughts would be appreciated.
Best Sid
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 9th May 2024, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 14,211
Posted By SidJ
Price update - 300 GBP

Price update - 300 GBP
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 7th May 2024, 10:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,711
Posted By SidJ
Very large Bugis sepokal keris sale

Very large and substantial old Bugis sepokal keris for sale. Fine condition. 175 GBP plus post from UK.
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 7th May 2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 14,211
Posted By SidJ
Antique Malay or Bugis keris sale

An antique large Malay or Bugis keris for sale. Dates to mid 19th century. Fine timber hilt and perfectly fitting original scabbard. Ex Alan Maisey catalogue and collection. Excellent condition. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2023, 11:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 37,720
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Kai Sorry I did not read post 4...

Thanks Kai
Sorry I did not read post 4 carefully. Thanks for advising on the likely origin of the hair. I am grateful.
Best
Sid
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 37,720
Posted By SidJ
Thanks Gentlemen, This sword also has some...

Thanks Gentlemen,
This sword also has some notches on the back of the spine near the tip. I have not seen this on other examples. When I get it I will post more images. These Parapat are quite...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th December 2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 37,720
Posted By SidJ
Murut Pakayun and human hair

Hello
Seeking Borneo sword folks' thoughts on if the har on this scabbard could be human hair. I note Dajak mentioned one of his had human hair on it. Any idea of the significance if it is human and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2023, 07:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 60,115
Posted By SidJ
Congrats! I bid on those myself. Excellent items....

Congrats! I bid on those myself. Excellent items. I settled for the smaller aruval with peacock carving.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th December 2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 16,268
Posted By SidJ
Kris

Pic of kris
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th December 2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 16,268
Posted By SidJ
Olympia auction - 6 Dec - Balinese Keris sale

Dear Keris afficiandos,
I was wondering if any one here won the Bali keris at the above auction. I was the underbidder.
Best
Sid
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