Tombak Opinions Wanted

nechesh · 13th May 2006, 12:48 AM

Well Alan, as you know, i am merely a student of the keris, but i know even less about tombak. Could you tell us what characteristics about this tombak are non-typical to Javanese origin. It might help Doecon's understanding of why you hesitate to classify this one and it would probably help my understanding of tombaks as well.

Personally i think anyone would be somewhat foolish to claim they can make a positive ID of keris and tombaks based on a few photos viewed on the internet. Photos, even apparently good ones, can easily mislead as to tone, hue and color and give no indication of weight or feel.

13th May 2006, 12:48 AM	#14
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Well Alan, as you know, i am merely a student of the keris, but i know even less about tombak. Could you tell us what characteristics about this tombak are non-typical to Javanese origin. It might help Doecon's understanding of why you hesitate to classify this one and it would probably help my understanding of tombaks as well. Personally i think anyone would be somewhat foolish to claim they can make a positive ID of keris and tombaks based on a few photos viewed on the internet. Photos, even apparently good ones, can easily mislead as to tone, hue and color and give no indication of weight or feel.