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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2012, 04:12 PM
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Posted By Henk
As said by other members, tourist stuff from...

As said by other members, tourist stuff from Java, Indonesia.

But if you like it it is ok. You can do some awfull damage with such a golok.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,985
Posted By Henk
Gav, I think you're right. Ruding Lengon from...

Gav, I think you're right. Ruding Lengon from Java. There is a drawing in the book by Van Zonneveld but is also found on the internet.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,985
Posted By Henk
It could be a form of kujang.

It could be a form of kujang.
Forum: European Armoury 7th March 2012, 11:29 AM
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Views: 12,000
Posted By Henk
No, these weapons were used during huntingparties.

No, these weapons were used during huntingparties.
Forum: European Armoury 4th March 2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,000
Posted By Henk
I agree with Fernando. A so called...

I agree with Fernando.

A so called Hirschfanger.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th February 2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,404
Posted By Henk
Wow, Chregru that's a very nice collection. ...

Wow, Chregru that's a very nice collection.

A little bit sarcasm and fun should be allowed in this forum. Still i think David is right. We have a lot of members here that haven't the english...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th February 2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,215
Posted By Henk
Pedang lurus from Java. Very nice piece. If you...

Pedang lurus from Java. Very nice piece. If you could stain it with warangan the pamor will come out very nice. Is the blade polished? Could be also the flash light. The blade is cleaned but not...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd February 2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,281
Posted By Henk
Definitely an ukiran. You cann't find all...

Definitely an ukiran.

You cann't find all ukirans in books. Books are limited in showing ukiran. The fantasy of carvers not.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th February 2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,281
Posted By Henk
I would say kerishilt. Why do you think it isn't...

I would say kerishilt. Why do you think it isn't an ukiran?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th February 2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,831
Posted By Henk
I have to agree with the others. Tourist stuff.

I have to agree with the others. Tourist stuff.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,831
Posted By Henk
What about some pictures?

What about some pictures?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th February 2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,124
Posted By Henk
Put in my two cents. Metal fittings aren't...

Put in my two cents.

Metal fittings aren't cut out from a pendok but made for this sheath. The pictures are not good enough for me to judge the buntut.

The ukiran is an ivory one as mentioned...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,611
Posted By Henk
It is Sumatran as already said. This style of...

It is Sumatran as already said. This style of hilt is found on keris panjang.
Take a look at this thread. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9872&highlight=execution+keris
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,728
Posted By Henk
Then this is a Dutch blade. Nice piece. Congrats!

Then this is a Dutch blade. Nice piece. Congrats!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,174
Posted By Henk
:eek: :eek: Back to school Stan!!! :D :D

:eek: :eek: Back to school Stan!!! :D :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st January 2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,174
Posted By Henk
Stan is right. It is a tourist dha. Popped up in...

Stan is right. It is a tourist dha. Popped up in the seventies as wall hangers. Today still offered on auction sites. As a youngster i bought these dha's also to decorate my room from my saved pocket...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,637
Posted By Henk
Gentlemen, I want to underscribe this also...

Gentlemen,

I want to underscribe this also with full agreement. This place became a complete library with references for our hobby. A dictionary no one can afford. Lets keep it that way!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th January 2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 30,407
Posted By Henk
I would leave this keris as it is. I had the...

I would leave this keris as it is.

I had the same idea as Rick, leave the pesi as it is and keep this ukiran.

The blade however might be a javanese blade. Javanese blades where highly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th January 2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,896
Posted By Henk
If i recall well, it is an Indian sword called...

If i recall well, it is an Indian sword called Firangi. Firangi means foreigner or abroad refering to the blade wich is mostly an imported blade mounted with a hilt like your sword.
I have a rapier...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th January 2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,283
Posted By Henk
I'm glad Alan jumped in with his knowledge. ...

I'm glad Alan jumped in with his knowledge.

The dressed keris you showed us is just a common decent Jogja keris like most of us have in our collection. For the other blades I would try to find a...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th January 2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,249
Posted By Henk
I completely agree with Alan. And the restoration...

I completely agree with Alan. And the restoration of the scabbard just improved the keris to what it should be.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th January 2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,187
Posted By Henk
So am I :D :D :D

So am I :D :D :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,187
Posted By Henk
Richmond, I think you can find your way here...

Richmond,

I think you can find your way here in Holland. The saying of your mother in law is well known :D :D

Michael,

We understand each other ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,187
Posted By Henk
Michael, If you have read my comment...

Michael,

If you have read my comment completely and i believe you did, you probably noticed that i had some doubts to this piece. I completely agree with you.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,187
Posted By Henk
Graag gedaan! Your Dutch is outstanding. By the...

Graag gedaan! Your Dutch is outstanding. By the way for the non dutch speaking members, graag gedaan means you're welcome.

Sometimes you simply cann't find your things anymore. We use to say here...
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