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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2007, 12:55 PM
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Posted By Alam Shah
Ding Dong... you have PM. ;)

Ding Dong... you have PM. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2007, 12:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,752
Posted By Alam Shah
Steve, Your's a Tumbuk Lada all right... I...

Steve,

Your's a Tumbuk Lada all right... I agree with Henk's opinion... ;)
A nice unique piece...

Similar to this one... [ click here (http://www.oriental-arms.com/photos.php?id=2099) ]...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th July 2007, 12:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,779
Posted By Alam Shah
Yeah... I was hoping that some of us, ... with...

Yeah... I was hoping that some of us, ... with new acquired knowledge and seen, reviewed more kerises... etc, might get additional info.

I started fresh... to let our new members comment...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th July 2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 48,376
Posted By Alam Shah
I recieved the Krisdisk. My opinion... good handy...

I recieved the Krisdisk. My opinion... good handy reference to carry around. Ideal for any keris collector. Perhaps, I shouldn't comment. I might be bias as well... let us see what others have to...
Forum: Swap Forum 19th July 2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,642
Posted By Alam Shah
Thumbs up Thumbs up for the Krisdisk

If you're into studying the keris... this would be a good resource to acquire.
A worthwhile acquisition / investment...
Even if you've had many other keris books, you're bound to learn something...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th July 2007, 05:31 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 190,407
Posted By Alam Shah
Actually, we have covered this sometime back......

Actually, we have covered this sometime back... do read this article, written by Mr Alan Maisey... [ link (http://www.nikhef.nl/~tonvr/keris/keris2/origin.html) ]. I suggest bro Sepokal, you'll do...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th July 2007, 04:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,779
Posted By Alam Shah
The blade

Here's the full blade. You can also see it here...
http://alamshah.fotopic.net/c1047834.html
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th July 2007, 02:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,779
Posted By Alam Shah
Puzzling greneng works

The greneng, as we know it is on the left side of the tapering base of the keris.
Could anyone give pointers on what this represents? :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th July 2007, 02:59 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 190,407
Posted By Alam Shah
Just to set the record straight... I did not...

Just to set the record straight... I did not mention that keris is of Hindu origin. What I mentioned was Majapahit kerises are made during the Hindu period... Please read carefully... :p
Keris...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th July 2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 190,407
Posted By Alam Shah
Hmmm... fuzzy history... ;) are there any...

Hmmm... fuzzy history... ;) are there any archaeological findings, weapons of such nature or even one that resembles the keris... their weapons making methods during that period suggests otherwise......
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th July 2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 190,407
Posted By Alam Shah
Greetings sepokal... Hmmm... I re-read through...

Greetings sepokal...
Hmmm... I re-read through my post again and I was wondering... :confused: did I ever mentioned or imply that artistic form comes first? Please re-read my post... what I've said...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th July 2007, 07:12 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 190,407
Posted By Alam Shah
Hmmm... I guess I'll take a walk in the other...

Hmmm... I guess I'll take a walk in the other direction... ;)
To each their own... :shrug:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th July 2007, 05:39 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 190,407
Posted By Alam Shah
Hmmm... your opinion seems absolute. I believe,...

Hmmm... your opinion seems absolute. I believe, it's the hand that guides the keris to do its intended task. Not an artistic expression? I beg to differ... if you choose to venture into it's...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th July 2007, 01:49 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 48,376
Posted By Alam Shah
Exclamation Interesting, What are its contents? Where...

Interesting,

What are its contents? Where can I get a copy? :)
Forum: Swap Forum 16th July 2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,718
Posted By Alam Shah
Actually, it's a Malay keris. A nice one too. :D

Actually, it's a Malay keris. A nice one too. :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd July 2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,903
Posted By Alam Shah
Post Classics...

Actually, it had been added to the Classics (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3938) sticky thread on the 1st page of when you enter Keris Warung Kopi. Just a gentle reminder. ;)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th June 2007, 12:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,603
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi Megat, welcome to the forum... I suggest you...

Hi Megat, welcome to the forum... I suggest you look up these... :)

pamor tiban, pamor rekan,
pamor mlumlah, pamor miring...
Also have a look at "Keris in the Malay World" (in VCD format),...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th June 2007, 09:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,925
Posted By Alam Shah
Looks fitting and appropriate. The broad hilt...

Looks fitting and appropriate. The broad hilt matches the broad blade and sheath. Philosophy-wise is also fitting, me think. :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th June 2007, 09:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,925
Posted By Alam Shah
Ganja, you seems to have quite a lot of hilts....

Ganja, you seems to have quite a lot of hilts. I'm not familiar with these forms. Since you mentioned it's a cepot (Bagong), I assume it is. ;) But after looking closer, it's more of a Semar than a...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th June 2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,925
Posted By Alam Shah
Hi Ganja, a unique hilt. Cepot (Bagong),...

Hi Ganja, a unique hilt.

Cepot (Bagong), with a squat body and has very big eyes.
The ferrule (selut) is of South Sumatran type, Palembang comes to mind, imho. ;)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th June 2007, 03:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,013
Posted By Alam Shah
My broken Kujang Badak mata 3. Nothing...

My broken Kujang Badak mata 3. Nothing spectacular... just for comparison. ;)
Also known as Kujang cengkok Mangku Alam.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2007, 05:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,013
Posted By Alam Shah
I guess, it's possible to make one. :)

I guess, it's possible to make one. :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2007, 03:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,925
Posted By Alam Shah
... similar to mine. Mine is mounted on a...

... similar to mine. Mine is mounted on a Peninsular Malay keris... ;)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2007, 02:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,013
Posted By Alam Shah
Cahaya, I don't understand what is it that you're...

Cahaya, I don't understand what is it that you're trying to convey from your illustration? Please enlighten me... :confused:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2007, 02:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,013
Posted By Alam Shah
My first thoughts too. Reminds me of Valiant Co...

My first thoughts too. Reminds me of Valiant Co pieces... [ examples here (http://www.valiantco.com/java4.html) ], [ more (http://www.valiantco.com/java/kujangpamor.html) ]. ;)

However, the...
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