Seeking Information on Keris

elsquibble · 13th February 2020, 09:06 AM

I will get another photo for you later Jean.I do believe that the center does look straight though but I'll have a look again when I get home.

elsquibble · 15th February 2020, 01:12 PM

I've got another couple of photos looking down from above, apologies for the delay I've been very busy. I do think it's straight the whole way down though which is unfortunate.

Does anyone have the faintest idea of why this might have been done? Could it be a repair of a blade with a chip or something? More likely someone thinking they can make it more valuable if it's wavey.

David · 16th February 2020, 06:55 PM

For some reason there are many people who seem to believe that a keris is specifically a wavy blade weapon and perhaps they did believe that converting this to a blade with luks would make it more sellable or valuable. I am afraid that they were wrong and unfortunately ruined what was worn, but serviceable old blade.

elsquibble · 16th February 2020, 08:59 PM

It is a shame however at least it still looks good in the scabbard. I am glad I bought it as it has introduced me to the world of the keris, I can certainly see myself buying a few more. One more question, would what is described as a yogyakarta style hilt suit this? Thanks.

Jean · 17th February 2020, 08:06 AM

Thank you for the pictures and I agree that this blade was probably a straight blade but sepokal type (slightly curved).
As the scabbard is in Bugis Sumatra style, a Bugis style hilt (pistol grip) would be the best choice (see pic).
Regards

David · 17th February 2020, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elsquibble

One more question, would what is described as a yogyakarta style hilt suit this? Thanks.

Yogyakarta is a Javanese kingdom so no, such a jilt would not be suitable for this keris.
The one that Jean has shown would be a much more acceptable form, however, for a keris like this that has been irreparably damaged i would not personally invest is an ivory hilt like the one Jean shows. Look for this form in a wooden variety.

elsquibble · 18th February 2020, 06:45 PM

Thanks I'll keep a look out for a similar hilt.

15th February 2020, 01:12 PM	#2
elsquibble Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 10	I've got another couple of photos looking down from above, apologies for the delay I've been very busy. I do think it's straight the whole way down though which is unfortunate. Does anyone have the faintest idea of why this might have been done? Could it be a repair of a blade with a chip or something? More likely someone thinking they can make it more valuable if it's wavey. Attached Images

17th February 2020, 08:06 AM	#5
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Thank you for the pictures and I agree that this blade was probably a straight blade but sepokal type (slightly curved). As the scabbard is in Bugis Sumatra style, a Bugis style hilt (pistol grip) would be the best choice (see pic). Regards Attached Images

13th February 2020, 09:06 AM	#1
elsquibble Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 10	I will get another photo for you later Jean.I do believe that the center does look straight though but I'll have a look again when I get home.

16th February 2020, 06:55 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,209	For some reason there are many people who seem to believe that a keris is specifically a wavy blade weapon and perhaps they did believe that converting this to a blade with luks would make it more sellable or valuable. I am afraid that they were wrong and unfortunately ruined what was worn, but serviceable old blade.

16th February 2020, 08:59 PM	#4
elsquibble Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 10	It is a shame however at least it still looks good in the scabbard. I am glad I bought it as it has introduced me to the world of the keris, I can certainly see myself buying a few more. One more question, would what is described as a yogyakarta style hilt suit this? Thanks.

18th February 2020, 06:45 PM	#7
elsquibble Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 10	Thanks I'll keep a look out for a similar hilt.