sundang

[karset]

after some day in coconut bath,,,,not too clean.
"condong leleh" of this sundang i feel not same with moro,but im not sure . . i need to know region of this blade,only too know model of handle and sheath.
if this one is moro feel free to delete this thread,,,i will bring it to our friend at another forum.

[kai]

Hello karset,

Laminations are present but I don't see enough details to examine the construction of the blade in detail. It's not necessary to do a full warangan treatment - could you please try a mild etch (lime or vinegar will usually do) though? Thanks! BTW, I still think this is an Indonesian/Malay keris sundang; going for a waragan treatment would seem ok to me if you prefer a higher contrast.

if this one is moro feel free to delete this thread

Nah, no worries: The moderators can move a thread to another subforum if deemed necessary.

Regards,
Kai

[kulbuntet]

Anny thought about the posibility that it may be a east Jawa keris. Old ones have strong bali like influences. Dont know if it is, just want to put it in discusion.

Regards, M

[David]

Originally Posted by kulbuntet

Anny thought about the posibility that it may be a east Jawa keris. Old ones have strong bali like influences. Dont know if it is, just want to put it in discusion.

Regards, M

hmmm, i don't believe i have ever seen any sundang style keris from Java. Do you have any examples Michel?

[Sajen]

Hello Michel,
the peksi is square cut and not round, this I have never seen by a javanese keris.
sajen

[ganjawulung]

Originally Posted by Sajen

the peksi is square cut and not round, this I have never seen by a javanese keris.

Dear Sajen and All,

I have examples of two javanese kerises with square pesi. Coincidentally, both are with dhapur of Jalak Budo but IMO from different era of making. Here are the close ups..

Hopefully, they are the examples you need...

GANJAWULUNG

[karset]

square pesi from keris dhapur ghumbeng,tangguh pajajaran.