my first keris

Rick · 28th November 2006, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

I suppose seeing how well it all fits together is the key as to whether it is a cobbled up composite or genuinely made form bits that were available at the time. As in is the scabbard made for this blade?

Wrongkos can be refitted to house a different blade than the original one.

Tim Simmons · 28th November 2006, 07:33 PM

Yes they could indeed. Quite tricky. I have my fingers crossed that it is a decent piece, obviously I am not expecting a miracle. A bargin would be nice

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William.m · 28th November 2006, 11:05 PM

Hi Tim, looks like a nice piece, I almost put in a bid but lucky for you I forgot! haha

If your going up north anytime soon there is an excellent antique shop in york that has quite a few keris for sale. I picked up one when I was visiting last month. Can't remember what the shop was called but its in the shambles district.

Will

Tim Simmons · 1st December 2006, 10:55 AM

I do not know about composite but I think it sucks! The sellers use of "used" is just a euphemism for brand spanking new

. I paid less for the all metal lance and the Naga dao both wonderful pieces, I said my luck would run out. It seems to rely on wieght rather than any really skilled tempering of the blade. Used is a very meaningless term, something to remember. It was probably made for tourists. pictures of the crap to follow

Alam Shah · 1st December 2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

I do not know about composite but I think it sucks!

Hi Tim, the small eBay pictures were misleading.

I was expecting to see two properly formed grooves (sogokan depan and sogokan belakang) at the bottom centre of the blade, not two lines of what seems to be formed by a grinder and looked unfinished.

The nice part of this ensemble is, the hilt ring (pendokok). A Malay Straits model. Although it looks new, it's well-formed.

Rick · 1st December 2006, 02:47 PM

Tim, is this experience going to sour you on keris?

This piece is much better than the first K.L.O. I purchased.

Be of good cheer. <pats Tim on the back>

Rick

Tim Simmons · 1st December 2006, 04:26 PM

No Rick, I am on my guard now. The seller failed to mention the rare "ha ha knobend" pamor

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1st December 2006, 10:55 AM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,854	It is here, what a sucker! I do not know about composite but I think it sucks! The sellers use of "used" is just a euphemism for brand spanking new . I paid less for the all metal lance and the Naga dao both wonderful pieces, I said my luck would run out. It seems to rely on wieght rather than any really skilled tempering of the blade. Used is a very meaningless term, something to remember. It was probably made for tourists. pictures of the crap to follow Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 1st December 2006 at 11:18 AM.

28th November 2006, 07:33 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,854	Yes they could indeed. Quite tricky. I have my fingers crossed that it is a decent piece, obviously I am not expecting a miracle. A bargin would be nice .

28th November 2006, 11:05 PM	#3
William.m Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Posts: 104	Hi Tim, looks like a nice piece, I almost put in a bid but lucky for you I forgot! haha If your going up north anytime soon there is an excellent antique shop in york that has quite a few keris for sale. I picked up one when I was visiting last month. Can't remember what the shop was called but its in the shambles district. Will

1st December 2006, 02:47 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Tim, is this experience going to sour you on keris? This piece is much better than the first K.L.O. I purchased. Be of good cheer. <pats Tim on the back> Rick

1st December 2006, 04:26 PM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,854	No Rick, I am on my guard now. The seller failed to mention the rare "ha ha knobend" pamor .