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22nd January 2024, 05:04 PM
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Straight Palemabng Keris
The recent Palembang keris threads reminded me to ask; (Mods, can you please fix the title and delete this in brackets)
Can those with NON luk types look to their collections and note here what the longest examples of Palembang Keris with "straight" blades are? Just the blade length from gonjo to type, stright types only. A width at the widest point may be of interest too if it isn't too much trouble. With thanks Gavin |
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22nd January 2024, 07:26 PM
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Hi, mine is 43cm long and 9cm wide, which I guess is pretty long for a Palembang keris.
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23rd January 2024, 02:28 AM
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The 9cms is across the gonjo, what is the broadest point in the blade? If a single photo of the blade is available, I'd like to view it please. |
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23rd January 2024, 03:38 AM
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Hello Peter,
A blade length of 43cm is definitely in the (very) upper range for Palembang and neighbouring regions. Regards, Kai |
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23rd January 2024, 02:28 PM
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Two emails sent some time ago too? Gavin |
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23rd January 2024, 05:14 PM
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Hi Gavin. This one is 16 inches (40.6 cm).
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28th January 2024, 06:13 PM
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Hello Gavin,
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My largest Palembang/Lampung blade is just short of Peter's example. I have another keris from Sumatra: Without scabbard; blade appears consistent with Palembang but needs more scrutiny; length about 43.6 cm (over 17"). Regards, Kai |
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23rd January 2024, 08:01 AM
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This is my Palembang blade.
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