Luk numbering in 1800th - 1900th Java

[David]

Originally Posted by Jussi M.

What I mean is that in my understanding the dapurs with a high luk numbering are more associated with those members of the Javanese community that have a higher standing in the social hierarchy and vice versa, those with a lesser standing usually have kerises with dapurs portraying lesser luk´s.

I have heard this before and also that certain luk were designated to certain professions (not necessarily higher or lower, just different), but i have never heard any of these theories confirmed in any way. I have also heard the same particular number luk blades assigned to various profession causing even more confusion. So who do we believe? It is possible that all the different stories are correct in more specific locations or times, but i am not sure that any of it can ever be universally nailed down to one correct answer.