Need some opinion about this modern keris

Sepang · 7th December 2005, 05:02 AM

Need opinion from forumities about this modern keris, please.
Is this unusual keris ?

http://gallerykeris.fotopic.net/p23548896.html
http://gallerykeris.fotopic.net/p23548902.html
http://gallerykeris.fotopic.net/p23548906.html
http://gallerykeris.fotopic.net/p23548905.html

I do appreciate for your opinion.

nechesh · 7th December 2005, 03:39 PM

Yes Sepang, i would say that if this were an old keris this would be a rather rare dapor, but it is not a fantasy piece, this keris is based on actual old examples. The workmanship on this one appears pretty good on this one and i think a keris like this looks pretty swank in pamorless black iron.

Rick · 7th December 2005, 04:32 PM

Nice new work Sepang !
Good looking ukiran , great finish on the wrongko , and the pendok is quite pretty .
A very nice ensemble .

There is some very good stuff being made today ; it can be hard to find amongst all the ersatz 'antiques' .

Thank heavens no one tried to 'age' it .....

nechesh · 7th December 2005, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Thank heavens no one tried to 'age' it .....

I second that! I wish these guys would just understand that if they apply themselves properly they will find that there truly is a market for high quality new keris. These shouldn't be looked upon as "repros". This is a living art still, not a revival quite yet. To take a beautifully executed piece like this one and subject it to harsh acids to make it appear old would be such a shame. I would much rather grow old WITH a keris like this.

BluErf · 8th December 2005, 02:08 AM

I'm seeing more and more good new kerises these days which are not artificially aged. I think high-quality new kerises are beginning to find their niche in the world of keris. And they are usually more expensive than the old ones of equivalent quality. Some of these kerises are made with 'designer' modern steel such as D2, and tempered (can pick up a coin easily). So, they are not only beautiful, they are to some extent, functional too.

Rick · 8th December 2005, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BluErf

I'm seeing more and more good new kerises these days which are not artificially aged. I think high-quality new kerises are beginning to find their niche in the world of keris. And they are usually more expensive than the old ones of equivalent quality. Some of these kerises are made with 'designer' modern steel such as D2, and tempered (can pick up a coin easily). So, they are not only beautiful, they are to some extent, functional too.

They certainly have their niche with me Kai wee .

Seriously , where else am I going to find affordable well executed rare dapurs and pamors ?
With the next one I receive I will have 5 excellent examples .

I can spot a faked antique a mile away after 9 years of collecting .
I have absolutely no idea why dealers try to perpetrate this crap when a good new piece will fetch as much or more money .

7th December 2005, 05:02 AM	#1
Sepang Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 33	Need some opinion about this modern keris Need opinion from forumities about this modern keris, please. Is this unusual keris ? http://gallerykeris.fotopic.net/p23548896.html http://gallerykeris.fotopic.net/p23548902.html http://gallerykeris.fotopic.net/p23548906.html http://gallerykeris.fotopic.net/p23548905.html I do appreciate for your opinion.

7th December 2005, 03:39 PM	#2
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Yes Sepang, i would say that if this were an old keris this would be a rather rare dapor, but it is not a fantasy piece, this keris is based on actual old examples. The workmanship on this one appears pretty good on this one and i think a keris like this looks pretty swank in pamorless black iron.

7th December 2005, 04:32 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Nice new work Sepang ! Good looking ukiran , great finish on the wrongko , and the pendok is quite pretty . A very nice ensemble . There is some very good stuff being made today ; it can be hard to find amongst all the ersatz 'antiques' . Thank heavens no one tried to 'age' it .....

8th December 2005, 02:08 AM	#5
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	I'm seeing more and more good new kerises these days which are not artificially aged. I think high-quality new kerises are beginning to find their niche in the world of keris. And they are usually more expensive than the old ones of equivalent quality. Some of these kerises are made with 'designer' modern steel such as D2, and tempered (can pick up a coin easily). So, they are not only beautiful, they are to some extent, functional too.