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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th June 2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,414
Posted By GIO
As to pamor I agree with Sajen: this could be a...

As to pamor I agree with Sajen: this could be a variation of ron genduru.
The hilt is obviously Maduran and the selut suggests me a Banjarmasin influence. In conclusion a great piece !
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th June 2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,407
Posted By GIO
I think the blade is in too good conditions to be...

I think the blade is in too good conditions to be considered old, moreover the nickel alloy is too bright. The uncommon bulge on the hilt could be due to the wish of the manufacturer to employ all...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th June 2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,407
Posted By GIO
What I said before refers to the blade. The hilt...

What I said before refers to the blade. The hilt is Cirebon
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th June 2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,407
Posted By GIO
IMHO recent Madura (or Yogyia) manufacture.. I...

IMHO recent Madura (or Yogyia) manufacture..
I find the painted scabbard really fascinating...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th June 2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,414
Posted By GIO
Thumbs up No idea about the pamor, nevertheless an...

No idea about the pamor, nevertheless an exceptional blade. My compliments.
It should look even more beautiful after etching.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th June 2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,428
Posted By GIO
Yes, I agree. Very uncommon, the blade greneng is...

Yes, I agree. Very uncommon, the blade greneng is different from that on the ganja, which is more understandable.

Semar, thank you for sharing. Nice blade
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th June 2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,556
Posted By GIO
Here are the pics of the sheath. In fact the...

Here are the pics of the sheath.
In fact the pedonkok is too large for the hilt. I have drilled a bit the hilt, but am afraid to go through. This notwithstanding I like this pendokok, it seems old.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th June 2011, 09:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,556
Posted By GIO
Many thanks for your compliments. For etching I...

Many thanks for your compliments.
For etching I use warangan, but sometimes I find it difficult to achieve good results.
As to the pendokok, it is true it seems too large, but this is because the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th June 2011, 01:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,556
Posted By GIO
The finished result

The finished result
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th June 2011, 01:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,556
Posted By GIO
Here the work is midway. The dirty finger is mine

Here the work is midway. The dirty finger is mine
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th June 2011, 12:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,556
Posted By GIO
Sorry, I had problems with pics size

Sorry, I had problems with pics size
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th June 2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,556
Posted By GIO
I made a disaster, I am afraid

I made a disaster, I am afraid
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th June 2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,556
Posted By GIO
Unhappy Restoration project

Good day to everybody.
I recently purchased this keris (I suppose Bugis, though hilt and scabbard are not original. Hereafter the story.
Please apologize the bad pics: I'll never become a famous...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th March 2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,678
Posted By GIO
Wonderful keris, Marco. Congratulations for your...

Wonderful keris, Marco. Congratulations for your find.
Could you show the whole blade ?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th February 2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,424
Posted By GIO
@ Gio, I don,t think so Gio , this keris is...

@ Gio,

I don,t think so Gio , this keris is brougth to holland in 1951 and since then it was in a box on the attick.[/QUOTE]

Yes, you are right. After further examination I recognize some...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th February 2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,424
Posted By GIO
My personal - and humble - opinion is that it...

My personal - and humble - opinion is that it could be a hilt made outside Indonesia to replace the original lost. In fact, apart from the missing patra carving, the outlines of the hilt seem rather...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd February 2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 30,649
Posted By GIO
I agree with Billman: it is probably an Italian...

I agree with Billman: it is probably an Italian farming tool, though the double-hooked blade is uncommon.
Such implements often appears in flea markets in northern Italy.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th February 2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 31,608
Posted By GIO
I also use warangan, but was told that somebody...

I also use warangan, but was told that somebody gets very good results with iron chloride (or iron sulphur ?). I Don't remember well, sorry. I have seen a couple of blades etched this way and the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th February 2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,971
Posted By GIO
Sirek, are you sure it is from Bali ? I...

Sirek, are you sure it is from Bali ?
I respectfully have my doubts
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th February 2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,971
Posted By GIO
Here is my cockatoo. Sumatra ? peninsular ? ...

Here is my cockatoo.
Sumatra ? peninsular ? composite ?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th February 2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 31,608
Posted By GIO
Very good, David. I am happy of your good...

Very good, David. I am happy of your good purchase.
I too have been attracted by this item, but have also noticed that the seller ships to US only....
I have a few times discovered good blades in...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st February 2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 30,425
Posted By GIO
Some more examples of tapak kuda hilts. All...

Some more examples of tapak kuda hilts.
All horn, except one in (I suppose) marine ivory.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th January 2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,882
Posted By GIO
You are right, David, in the hurry to express my...

You are right, David, in the hurry to express my concern I went too quickly through the posts. Sorry
Thanks to Mr Maisey for the additional info.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th January 2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,836
Posted By GIO
In my VERY HUMBLE opinion this is not a keris buda

In my VERY HUMBLE opinion this is not a keris buda
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th January 2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,970
Posted By GIO
The first keris reminds me one reproduced in...

The first keris reminds me one reproduced in Ghiringhelli's first book (page41).
The particular curls, however, match a practically straight blade, though somewhat bent on one side. Since, according...
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