Characteristics of Minangkabau

[drdavid]

Hi all, as usual I am showing my significant ignorance (and deeper curiosity)what would the Kopi lovers say are the characteristic features of Minangkabau keris.
cheers
DrD

[PenangsangII]

Slim, sharp & real user :) .

[Alam Shah]

Minangkabau keris, have a myriad of influence, Javanese, Buginese, Makassar and other Sumatran influences. :)

There are more 'patrem' sized kerises than the regular longer type kerises, possibly due to the matriarchal system which is practiced there.

The more common ones are the bahari-class blades, which have a similar style like the keris panjang. In Peninsular Malaysia, the bahari-class are known as anak alang. As for the Javanese looking 'patrem' sized ones, a luk 3 are fairly common.

The sheath have a peculiar distinct shapes. There are a few variants.

For details, I would suggest getting one of these references:
1) Karsten Sejr Jensen's, Krisdisk.
2) Vanna Ghiringhelli's, The Invincible Krises 2

Although The Invincible Krises 2 is not out yet, form what I was informed, it covers a fair bit of Minangkabau pieces, as well. ;)

[Michel]

The Invincible Krises 2 is out, at least I have received my copy this week and I doubt I am a privilege customer.
Worth having.
Good photos

Michel

[Alam Shah]

Michel, Switzerland is nearer than Singapore, maybe mine is on its way, and I'm not a privileged customer too. ;) I guess that it will come sooner or later, but I prefer sooner. :D

[Rick]

Still waiting for my copy here in the USA ... :confused:

[drdavid]

Thanks guys
I have both 1) Karsten Sejr Jensen's, Krisdisk and 2) Vanna Ghiringhelli's, The Invincible Krises 2 on order, so will look forwards to learning more on lots of things when they arrive.
cheers
DrD