three Bali Keris

[HughChen]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Welcome to the forum HC,

The first shown keris is a nice one, I guess around 1900, not high quality but good, nice and legit. Bali or Lombok I can't say, I think both are possible.

The second one has a Javanese Blade, the workmanship of the handle and scabbard is low and I doubt that it's Balinese workmanship, looks Javenese or Madurese to my eyes but I just don't know, mid. 20th century? I've seen similar ones before but I don't know if they are made for selling purpose or for local use.

The third one is very, very nice, I like this blade and the handle as well. Sadly the scabbard is missing, it would be worth it to let made a new one for it.

Regards,
Detlef

Thank you, Sajen

I'm very happy with your comments.

It's basically the same as my own perception of them. I also think the third one is the best, followed by the first one, and the second one is a lower grade.

It's a pity that we don't have a craftsman here to make a scabbard for Kris, otherwise I would have liked to make a suitable scabbard for him.