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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st February 2022, 03:18 PM
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Posted By shadejoy
Yup, exactly! I ended the discussion. I...

Yup, exactly! I ended the discussion.

I edited it as soon as I realized. Always a good idea to read Forum Rules or Ethics and Policies to get familiarize with the dos and don'ts.

I own my...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st February 2022, 01:52 PM
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Views: 72,653
Posted By shadejoy
He's Bli Pande Made Gede Suardika. I was very...

He's Bli Pande Made Gede Suardika. I was very grateful that he was willing to take up on my request.
I believe his smithy is called Prapen Wesi Aji.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st February 2022, 01:46 PM
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Views: 72,653
Posted By shadejoy
The residue ..I see. Though I may get away with...

The residue ..I see. Though I may get away with using silver foam on silver pendok. But it does sound like polishing cloth is the ideal solution especially for hilt.

Thank you very much for the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st February 2022, 02:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 72,653
Posted By shadejoy
The gun oil I use for my Keris is odorless. But I...

The gun oil I use for my Keris is odorless. But I will look into medicinal paraffin (mineral oil) as substitute as it may be a better layer coat of protection than gun oil would.

I've found...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st February 2022, 02:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 72,653
Posted By shadejoy
Duly noted, I will keep an eye out for the post....

Duly noted, I will keep an eye out for the post. Thank you @David.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st February 2022, 02:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 72,653
Posted By shadejoy
It is a Kamardikan Keris made in 2014, a bespoke...

It is a Kamardikan Keris made in 2014, a bespoke piece. I commissioned a Pande in Bali and it took almost a year to finish. The pamor (Jarot Asem) was new to him, so I would agree with you @Anthony...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st February 2022, 02:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,279
Posted By shadejoy
I always learn something from this forum. I...

I always learn something from this forum. I didn't realize the nuances of the same pamor that were from different regions. It is very worth noting.

Thanks again for the discussion, very much...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st January 2022, 08:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,279
Posted By shadejoy
Thank you all very much for your insights! ...

Thank you all very much for your insights!

@milandro & @A. G. Maisey - Thank you for your input! The pamor looks like spots of smokes going up. It may be just me, but the pattern looks sparse...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th January 2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,279
Posted By shadejoy
Identifying a Keris

Hello,

Would love your expertise in identifying this Keris..

Is this Balinese or Lombok ..or perhaps from somewhere else?
Any estimation on how old this Keris is? I can never tell if a Keris...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th January 2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 72,653
Posted By shadejoy
Up ..looking for further advices, in case it's...

Up ..looking for further advices, in case it's missed. I should also apologize in advance if my questions were rather rudimentary. I have close to zero knowledge of metal and woodwork treatments and...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th January 2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 173,081
Posted By shadejoy
Cringe warning for traditionalists out there

I most likely will do this after a good cleaning and oiling, airtight vacuum-sealed.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th January 2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 72,653
Posted By shadejoy
I don't know how to move post(s) from one thread...

I don't know how to move post(s) from one thread to the other, could you advise? I would like to move Allan's response above as well if possible.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th January 2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 173,081
Posted By shadejoy
Thanks Dave!

Thanks Dave!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th January 2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 72,653
Posted By shadejoy
Thank you very much @A. G. Maisey! I have...

Thank you very much @A. G. Maisey!

I have seen people enclosing the wilah in 'plastik mika'. I use plastic wrap instead, fully enshroud from pucuk to peksi. However, I wrap it in a way that the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th January 2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 72,653
Posted By shadejoy
Should perhaps this post be moved to...

Should perhaps this post be moved to http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=27622 ?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th January 2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 173,081
Posted By shadejoy
Thank you @David and @jagabuwana. Thankfully, my...

Thank you @David and @jagabuwana. Thankfully, my Keris is still in great shape, it's not a Keris sepuh but a kamardikan. So my question is more on how to maintain its pristine condition.

My...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th January 2022, 12:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 72,653
Posted By shadejoy
I would love to revive this thread with more...

I would love to revive this thread with more relevant questions on how to best preserving Keris if you don't mind. If I may..

It's Balinese Keris.
I take on point of view where I see Keris as...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th January 2022, 10:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 173,081
Posted By shadejoy
I may not know how to look up the archives. I did...

I may not know how to look up the archives. I did try 'keris maintenance' and 'keris cleaning' in the search bar with no clear results. However, thank you for pointing me in the right direction I...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th January 2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 173,081
Posted By shadejoy
Keris Maintenance

Looking for advice, directions or some of the best practices on how to maintain Keris; especially for owners who live outside of Indonesia such as myself. This includes how to care for the wilah,...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th October 2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 141,011
Posted By shadejoy
Good for you. Several months ago (or...

Good for you.



Several months ago (or probably last year) I saw one article mentioning him being commisioned to create a Pusaka for one of the Puris (Temples) in Bali. The Keris was indeed...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th October 2014, 11:46 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 141,011
Posted By shadejoy
That is correct. Are you implying that...

That is correct.

Are you implying that you've seen his past work(s)? You make me real curious. I'd greatly appreciate it if you could share any documentations.

To be frank, I had never seen his...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th October 2014, 04:21 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 141,011
Posted By shadejoy
Interesting interpretation. Yes, Pande Made...

Interesting interpretation.

Yes, Pande Made Gde Suardika.

It took a little over 11 months and as strange as it may sound (..or careless, depends on how you look at it) never once did I ever...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th October 2014, 12:54 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 141,011
Posted By shadejoy
Unfortunately I can't give any insights on what...

Unfortunately I can't give any insights on what the animal characters represent or symbolize. But I agree, beautiful pamor and a complex one at that. A Balinese Empu (Pande) recently finished...
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 3rd October 2014, 01:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,128
Posted By shadejoy
On hold.

On hold.
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 3rd October 2014, 12:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,128
Posted By shadejoy
Yes, I accept PayPal. Currently, no one's...

Yes, I accept PayPal.

Currently, no one's been committed.

PM me if you're definite and committed. Again, first come first served.

Thanks.
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