Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
31st December 2010, 05:20 PM
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Forum: Keris Swap Forum
17th December 2010, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,681
Rangsang Rias Pusaka Bangsa VI, Singapore
Majlis Pusat (Central Council of Malay Cultural Organisations, Singapore) will be presenting Rangsang Rias Pusaka Bangsa VII. The Seventh Heirloom Rejuvenation Ceremony which will be held at the...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
11th December 2010, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,921
Stories
What I've heard from friends.. unethical dealers do purposely send new artificially aged keris to villagers, meant to trick those whom are seeking old keris in the village, hoping to find a...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
8th December 2010, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 69,055
David, I'm confused as well.. I guess I...
David, I'm confused as well.. I guess I misunderstood the quoted text. :o It's best to get people familiar with the Torajan culture to give accurate inputs.. I stand corrected, thanks guys for the...
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Forum: Keris Swap Forum
7th December 2010, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,659
Selangor Malay Keris Festival 2010
Persatuan Purba Nusantara Selangor (PURBA Selangor) with the cooperation from Perbadanan Adat Selangor (PADAT) and Jabatan Kebudayaan Negara will be organising a Malay Keris Festival.
Location:...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
6th December 2010, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 69,055
Guwaya,
Since we are outside the culture,...
Guwaya,
Since we are outside the culture, then why mention it? :shrug: Where are you from?
I reckon I'm not obliged to answer you, or do I? :rolleyes: Perhaps one of the pointer is emulation.....
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
6th December 2010, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 69,055
Actually it is quite clear that they don't...
Actually it is quite clear that they don't manufacture keris, in the 1970s anyway and probably post-WWII. :) It's imported from other areas. Sometime back, I did discussed with some Bugis decendents...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
6th December 2010, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 69,055
Hi guwaya,
Since you've been to these...
Hi guwaya,
Since you've been to these lands, perhaps you could enlighten us, members of the outside culture.. :confused:
For some information, an interesting book to read-up, "Southeast...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
5th December 2010, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 69,055
Hi Jean,
I guess not of the same quality. But...
Hi Jean,
I guess not of the same quality. But what I was getting at is, there are different quality of work. The keris that I've linked, oops! my mistake. :o While trying to get a quick example,...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
5th December 2010, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 69,055
Hi Jean,
Thanks Jean for your feedback. I'm...
Hi Jean,
Thanks Jean for your feedback. I'm not saying that it's not genuine, but merely stating what I see from the posted picture.. I agree with your opinion on both keris. Quality do differ....
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
5th December 2010, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 23,143
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
5th December 2010, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 69,055
Hi Jean,
Your keris blade is of better...
Hi Jean,
Your keris blade is of better workmanship, a well-made piece of Sulawesi standard.. However, the base areas where the 'goldish' material is, seems to be 'disturbed' at the greneng, making...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
5th December 2010, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 69,055
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
3rd December 2010, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 13,497
Hi Amuk Murugul,
Sorry if my opinion upset...
Hi Amuk Murugul,
Sorry if my opinion upset you.. :o I'm just stating an opinion, it may be true or otherwise. I'm not asking you to change anything, but merely stating what I see in this...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
3rd December 2010, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 13,497
I've seen quite a few of these geraham hilts,...
I've seen quite a few of these geraham hilts, about half of it, I've seen repairs, nick here and there.. I was told by craftsman the same thing as you've mentioned, a swine of a material to work on...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
2nd December 2010, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 13,497
Hi Amuk Murugul,
Nice hilt. Looking at your...
Hi Amuk Murugul,
Nice hilt. Looking at your ensemble, it seems that the hilt is a tad too big for the fittings.. the geraham looks more like a Palembang or Minangkabau jawa demam to me as compared...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
17th November 2010, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,608
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
10th November 2010, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 23,530
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
9th November 2010, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 92,188
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
9th November 2010, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 92,188
Example of a 'tebeng' sheath form.. ...
Example of a 'tebeng' sheath form..
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=55973&stc=1
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?p=99490
The Coteng hilt is not matching...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
9th November 2010, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 23,530
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
9th November 2010, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 23,530
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
9th November 2010, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 112
Views: 92,188
The dress is not appropriate for the hilt or...
The dress is not appropriate for the hilt or blade.. The blade looks Pattani to me.. a nice blade indeed, (a pity I couldn't get it myself). The blade deserves new fittings in classic Pattani form. A...
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
9th November 2010, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 23,530
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
7th November 2010, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 112
Views: 92,188
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