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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th February 2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 29,401
Posted By kai
Post Hello Cerjak, Tammens based his...

Hello Cerjak,


Tammens based his attribution on the scabbard; whatever one thinks of this notion, your scabbard is of a different type. Thus, let's focus on your piece:

The blade is imported...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2022, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,611
Posted By kai
Post Thanks for the additional pics, Jeff! ...

Thanks for the additional pics, Jeff!


Better don't try - somebody's ancestors wouldn't be amused, I guess! ;)

The scabbard crosspiece does not seem to be terribly old which is in line with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th February 2022, 02:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,611
Posted By kai
Post Hello Jeff, This specific type of...

Hello Jeff,

This specific type of kakatua/parrot hilt is most commonly seen with sewar; as with many Sumatran hilts, combinations with other knife blades are also not rarely seen. Whether it might...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th February 2022, 10:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 62,963
Posted By kai
Post Hello Paul, Sorry for joining the party late...

Hello Paul,

Sorry for joining the party late and even getting distracted before finalizing this response!



This ensemble leaves me a bit uneasy.

The hilt does seem to have good age, good...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2022, 04:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,978
Posted By kai
Nice example, Willem! Hello Maurice, ...

Nice example, Willem!



Hello Maurice,

I'd guess at brass or bronze. It does have a different hue but does not strike me as silver alloy...

Regards,
Kai
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,760
Posted By kai
Post Hello Alan, Gobang seems to be the only...

Hello Alan,


Gobang seems to be the only somewhat substantiated name for these highland blades with gobang Bandung certainly meant descriptively and referring to the town, one of its main...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th February 2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 62,963
Posted By kai
Talking Hello David, You're surely out of luck...

Hello David,


You're surely out of luck here: There is no representative Minang example. :p

Because there are several, if not many very distinct local styles... ;) :D

Regards,
Kai
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2022, 07:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 48,455
Posted By kai
Lightbulb Try using it... ;)

Try using it... ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,107
Posted By kai
Post Hello Ian, Yes, although by the time this...

Hello Ian,


Yes, although by the time this blade got forged they most likely got acculturated (or left for good).

Note that for example the tip is distinct from what you see in genuine Moro...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2022, 09:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,760
Posted By kai
Post I agree that this sword is from western Java; not...

I agree that this sword is from western Java; not a traditional highland design though. For example, the chains and the belt hook are a colonial affectation and the silverwork seems to be from the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 26,107
Posted By kai
Wink I agree: This blade doesn't look like Moro...

I agree: This blade doesn't look like Moro craftsmanship - much more likely one of the northern look-alikes. Only the slanted base is unusual...

Regards,
Kai
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,925
Posted By kai
Hello Milandro, Spear heads are tough to...

Hello Milandro,

Spear heads are tough to place - this example seems to have a Sumatran touch to it but I'm far from certain.

There seem to be pamor lines visible which should exhibit decent...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th January 2022, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,417
Posted By kai
Hello Milandro, Looks modern era...

Hello Milandro,

Looks modern era (kamardikan, i.e. after Indonesian independence) to me.

Usually these don't hold up well to traditional standards but some can be quite artistic creations.
...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th January 2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 139,973
Posted By kai
Red face P.S.: The blade could well be antique; the...

P.S.: The blade could well be antique; the fittings are modern replacements though.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th January 2022, 02:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 139,973
Posted By kai
Arrow Welcome to the forum, Milandro! The polish...

Welcome to the forum, Milandro!

The polish and stain seems to be original (or rather genuine Bali/Lombok style regardless of the origin of the blade) - keep it well oiled in a plastic sleeve and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st January 2022, 11:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 26,233
Posted By kai
Post Thanks for posting this piece, Detlef! To me...

Thanks for posting this piece, Detlef!

To me the blade looks like a North coast blade from Java (also the size seems not unusual); the mendak and selut would fit well with such an origin, too. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2021, 07:46 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 590,499
Posted By kai
Question Hi Xas, I hope you don't mind me asking -...

Hi Xas,


I hope you don't mind me asking - what is the difference? :)

Given that modern makers seem to allow for quite a bit of room regarding shapes and flow of lines, I'd be inclined to tag...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2021, 09:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 25,940
Posted By kai
Lightbulb You can edit the post within 24h and remove...

You can edit the post within 24h and remove specific attachments. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2021, 09:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 106,388
Posted By kai
Talking Thanks, Duccio! Certainly a combination of...

Thanks, Duccio!

Certainly a combination of reasons: I have a substantial collection of Sunda blades and this would be a nice addition despite condition issues. I'm keen to examine the steel to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd November 2021, 10:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 106,388
Posted By kai
Post Hello Duccio, Yes, I believe so - these...

Hello Duccio,


Yes, I believe so - these swords are usually made from modern steel.

The corrosion seems consistent with the blade being wrapped for storage and then sitting with quite a bit of...
Forum: European Armoury 21st November 2021, 07:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 28,020
Posted By kai
Post Direct link to Maurice's post #55:...

Direct link to Maurice's post #55: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.php?p=167291&postcount=55
An another pertinent one (#44): http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpost.php?p=167106&postcount=44
...
Forum: European Armoury 19th November 2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 28,020
Posted By kai
Being overwhelmingly utilized in colonial...

Being overwhelmingly utilized in colonial settings and the VOC disbanded over 200 years ago, it stands to reason that many survivors crop up locally as recycled blades.

In addition, there are also...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th November 2021, 08:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,635
Posted By kai
Post Hello Godfried, Seems you have been really...

Hello Godfried,

Seems you have been really busy in acquiring niece pieces - please keep them coming! José, can we get this new member off probation for improving the flow of communication here,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th November 2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,446
Posted By kai
Hello Ian, I for one was referring to...

Hello Ian,

I for one was referring to something like #2 (there are many different variations) - that seems to vibe with the OP referring to a fighting blade, I believe.

Regards,
Kai
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th November 2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,446
Posted By kai
Hello Nathan(?), Yes, clip point blades are...

Hello Nathan(?),

Yes, clip point blades are quite widespread - there are some in the Visayas, more so throughout Luzon.

I believe Xas can show some nice examples... ;)

Regards,
Kai
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