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Alam Shah · 7th February 2007, 04:36 AM

Unique and nice.

Correct me if I'm wrong, the material is not a preferred wood for a wrangka. But nevertheless, in this case, its is nicely executed. I like it.

Based on my experience with similar material, in time, the whiter part of the wood would shrink a little and the blacker 'dots', being a stronger material would sort of 'protrude' a little, making the surface a bit rough to the touch. That is through use, but in this case it might take quite a while since it would not be subjected to daily use.

Marcokeris · 7th February 2007, 11:31 AM

Newsteel:
thank you a lot for your comment about the kind of wood.

Alam:
The surface is really a little rough to the touch

Rick · 7th February 2007, 02:26 PM

A novel use for this wood but by no means a classic material for the wrangka.

BluErf · 7th February 2007, 05:16 PM

In Northern Malay kerises, though the coconut trunk would not be used to make any part of the sheath, the coconut itself could be used to make the buntut. Apparently, the coconut is chosen because it has a certain number of 'eyes', which has some mystical significance. I have 1 such keris. Will try to post some pictures.

Meanwhile, here's a ladle carved from a coconut. Carves surprisingly well.

7th February 2007, 05:16 PM	#4
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	In Northern Malay kerises, though the coconut trunk would not be used to make any part of the sheath, the coconut itself could be used to make the buntut. Apparently, the coconut is chosen because it has a certain number of 'eyes', which has some mystical significance. I have 1 such keris. Will try to post some pictures. Meanwhile, here's a ladle carved from a coconut. Carves surprisingly well. Attached Images

7th February 2007, 04:36 AM	#1
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Unique and nice. Correct me if I'm wrong, the material is not a preferred wood for a wrangka. But nevertheless, in this case, its is nicely executed. I like it. Based on my experience with similar material, in time, the whiter part of the wood would shrink a little and the blacker 'dots', being a stronger material would sort of 'protrude' a little, making the surface a bit rough to the touch. That is through use, but in this case it might take quite a while since it would not be subjected to daily use.

7th February 2007, 11:31 AM	#2
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	Newsteel: thank you a lot for your comment about the kind of wood. Alam: The surface is really a little rough to the touch

7th February 2007, 02:26 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	A novel use for this wood but by no means a classic material for the wrangka.