A whole lot of keris!

Henk · 16th December 2005, 07:13 AM

The dutch soldiers didn't used the keris. Neither the Indonesian soldiers in the KNIL service. The klewang or the bajonet was the weapon when firearms weren't used. Keris or other weapons were not permitted to wear with the uniform.

Of course in the heat of the battle a weapon could be picked up for temporarily use.

BluErf · 17th December 2005, 01:03 AM

Wow, that's a lot of keris projects to keep busy for a long while.

Lew, could you pls post close-up pics of the 5th blade from the top when the shipment arrives? I think that is one of the best blades in the lot. 2 shallow fullers running to the tip, good greneng, strong spine, handsome gandik, and a good size too. I think it could be Sumatran, or possibly Malay.

Thanks!

Ferguson · 17th December 2005, 01:22 AM

Nice snag Lew, You're going to be busy!

Steve

Lew · 10th January 2006, 04:14 AM

Hi All

The keris arrived today and here are a few pics. Let me know what you think?
The blade at the bottom is 14" the othe two are 15" the bali keris is 17" long.
They all show some nice pamor that needs to be brought out.

Lew

17th December 2005, 01:03 AM	#2
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Wow, that's a lot of keris projects to keep busy for a long while. Lew, could you pls post close-up pics of the 5th blade from the top when the shipment arrives? I think that is one of the best blades in the lot. 2 shallow fullers running to the tip, good greneng, strong spine, handsome gandik, and a good size too. I think it could be Sumatran, or possibly Malay. Thanks! Last edited by BluErf; 17th December 2005 at 02:36 AM.

10th January 2006, 04:14 AM	#4
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Hi All The keris arrived today and here are a few pics. Let me know what you think? The blade at the bottom is 14" the othe two are 15" the bali keris is 17" long. They all show some nice pamor that needs to be brought out. Lew Attached Images

16th December 2005, 07:13 AM	#1
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	The dutch soldiers didn't used the keris. Neither the Indonesian soldiers in the KNIL service. The klewang or the bajonet was the weapon when firearms weren't used. Keris or other weapons were not permitted to wear with the uniform. Of course in the heat of the battle a weapon could be picked up for temporarily use.

17th December 2005, 01:22 AM	#3
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Nice snag Lew, You're going to be busy! Steve