My first Keris for comment

kai · 11th August 2023, 11:59 PM

Welcome among the doomed - be aware that keris are addictive...

This type of Madurese fittings often comes with subpar blades. This blade is quite decent though! It certainly has some genuine age - IMHO 19th century or older (not of higher quality nor in good shape of preservation which makes reading this blade pretty tough).

Anyway, a really decent first keris!

Regards,
Kai

ASPaulding · 12th August 2023, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kai

Welcome among the doomed - be aware that keris are addictive...

This type of Madurese fittings often comes with subpar blades. This blade is quite decent though! It certainly has some genuine age - IMHO 19th century or older (not of higher quality nor in good shape of preservation which makes reading this blade pretty tough).

Anyway, a really decent first keris!

Regards,
Kai

Thank you, Kai. I don't even know what you mean by reading the blade. I'm assuming small details that can give you origin, age and maybe material. I have gained access to a few books. I will study them a bit so I can have a decent conversation about what seems to be a rabbit hole.

Rick · 12th August 2023, 04:14 AM

I suspect the rabbit hole entrance may be found somewhere in the Warung archives.

For starters might I suggest a read of The World of the Javanese Keris by Garret and Bronwen Solyum.

ASPaulding · 12th August 2023, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

I suspect the rabbit hole entrance may be found somewhere in the Warung archives.

For starters might I suggest a read of The World of the Javanese Keris by Garret and Bronwen Solyum.

Thank you, Rick. I have actually seen that book online recently. I will try to find it again.

11th August 2023, 11:59 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Welcome among the doomed - be aware that keris are addictive... This type of Madurese fittings often comes with subpar blades. This blade is quite decent though! It certainly has some genuine age - IMHO 19th century or older (not of higher quality nor in good shape of preservation which makes reading this blade pretty tough). Anyway, a really decent first keris! Regards, Kai

12th August 2023, 04:14 AM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	I suspect the rabbit hole entrance may be found somewhere in the Warung archives. For starters might I suggest a read of The World of the Javanese Keris by Garret and Bronwen Solyum.