Happy 2nd Day of the New Year :)

BluErf · 2nd January 2007, 12:06 PM

Ah well, better late then never.

!!!Happy 2007!!!

Here's a Balinese keris blade that I have had in my collection for 4 years. I have not had it "dressed" yet because I could not find a craftsman of adequate skills to make the sheath.

The blade is massive and really looks like a snake.

David · 2nd January 2007, 03:26 PM

An Happy New Year to you Kai Wee....and everyone else as well!

Sweet blade. Thanks for sharing. Bali keris are my favorites for sure.
There must be some mranggi (i think that's the right term, still early, no coffee yet

) still working in Bali that can do this work. You are certainly closer than i am.

BluErf · 6th January 2007, 04:00 AM

Thanks David!

I hope to find one soon! Sometimes, geographic proximity does not guarantee that we can find the right people.

Now, if only my keris with the tumpal keli pamor work its tuah and enhance my socialization and acceptance within the correct circle...

2nd January 2007, 12:06 PM	#1
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Happy 2nd Day of the New Year :) Ah well, better late then never. !!!Happy 2007!!! Here's a Balinese keris blade that I have had in my collection for 4 years. I have not had it "dressed" yet because I could not find a craftsman of adequate skills to make the sheath. The blade is massive and really looks like a snake. Attached Images Last edited by BluErf; 2nd January 2007 at 01:28 PM. Reason: typo

2nd January 2007, 03:26 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,124	An Happy New Year to you Kai Wee....and everyone else as well! Sweet blade. Thanks for sharing. Bali keris are my favorites for sure. There must be some mranggi (i think that's the right term, still early, no coffee yet ) still working in Bali that can do this work. You are certainly closer than i am.

6th January 2007, 04:00 AM	#3
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Thanks David! I hope to find one soon! Sometimes, geographic proximity does not guarantee that we can find the right people. Now, if only my keris with the tumpal keli pamor work its tuah and enhance my socialization and acceptance within the correct circle...