Jim, I know of a number of ways in which keris blades were measured, as I wrote:- "---one of the ways in which to determine suitability ---"
the fingers can be used in various ways, a folded palm leaf, or a length of cord can be used. There are lots of ways.
Sometimes a keris would/will be made to a specific measurement, but if a believer is buying an already made keris he will check measurement before parting with money.
As to "luck", what is lucky for you might be very unlucky for me. The amount of belief surrounding the keris is enormous.
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