Modern keris bethok

jagabuwana · 13th April 2023, 04:39 AM

How's it going everyone?

Thought I'd share this keris bethok. Definitely made in recent times but with old features like a thick square tang and an iron methuk.

I've been told the warangka timber is Philippine ebony. Whatever it is, neither it nor the handle done with much precision.

The keris is very heavy in hand and you'd sooner club someone to death with it than stab them. I've been informed that in Jawa people refer to it, perhaps jokingly as a "linggis" - a long, straight and heavy crowbar used for digging out fence posts.

It aint much to look at, but I like it.

13th April 2023, 04:39 AM	#1
jagabuwana Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 282	Modern keris bethok How's it going everyone? Thought I'd share this keris bethok. Definitely made in recent times but with old features like a thick square tang and an iron methuk. I've been told the warangka timber is Philippine ebony. Whatever it is, neither it nor the handle done with much precision. The keris is very heavy in hand and you'd sooner club someone to death with it than stab them. I've been informed that in Jawa people refer to it, perhaps jokingly as a "linggis" - a long, straight and heavy crowbar used for digging out fence posts. It aint much to look at, but I like it. Attached Images