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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st December 2012, 01:06 AM
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Posted By Nirghosa
No worries. I knew it was no great aquisition....

No worries. I knew it was no great aquisition. The price point simply could not be ignored. I have only recently begun to shop for Keris.
I was told it was likely Sumatran and used as an inexpensive...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,709
Posted By Nirghosa
Long ago gift

Received this long ago as a gift but have no information regarding it other than supposed allusion to a previous owner being a well known Silat master.
It has lanquished in my collection for many...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th December 2012, 05:36 PM
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Views: 6,064
Posted By Nirghosa
Recent Keris

Recently picked up this Keris quite affordably.
It was quite dirty and I did a brief cleaning of the scabbard fittings, stabilized the throat and did an initial cleaning of the blade but have not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,629
Posted By Nirghosa
A few indonesian items

Posting a few pictures for comment of some Indonesian items I have.
One was a recent purchase and the other was a long ago gift.

The first was in quite dirty condition. I did a brief cleaning of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th December 2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,965
Posted By Nirghosa
It is difficult to capture in pictures but the...

It is difficult to capture in pictures but the spine follows a normal narrowing towards the tip but then gets wider again near the very tip.

Creates a much more neutral balance when swung.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th December 2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,965
Posted By Nirghosa
As requested here is a close up of the Okir as...

As requested here is a close up of the Okir as well as a better shot of the tip.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd December 2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,965
Posted By Nirghosa
My apologies for the delay in replying. I have...

My apologies for the delay in replying. I have been laid low all week with what turned out to be Pneumonia. New experience that.

Signs of use? It was not pristine when I got it but did not need a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,965
Posted By Nirghosa
Maranao Barong

Thought I'd share a few pics of my Maranao Barung I picked up some time ago.
See if you can spot what is relatively unique about the tip.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th November 2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,314
Posted By Nirghosa
I would second those questions!! :D

I would second those questions!! :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,065
Posted By Nirghosa
thanks!

thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,065
Posted By Nirghosa
No one has suggestions?

No one has suggestions?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st November 2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,065
Posted By Nirghosa
On a related note, i'm just finishing up a...

On a related note, i'm just finishing up a kampilan trainer for personal use.
Does anyone have advice for darkening rattan strips/cane? I have some nice narrow stock Federico gifted me.
I'm...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 46,756
Posted By Nirghosa
Bamboo or is it perhaps Rattan instead?

Bamboo or is it perhaps Rattan instead?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2012, 01:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,623
Posted By Nirghosa
i have a very similar one to the far left here,...

i have a very similar one to the far left here, just smaller yet.
and of course the exact one on it's right.

I was watching this piece as well. A far price for a great piece!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,946
Posted By Nirghosa
I also saw the Buy it Now when it first went up...

I also saw the Buy it Now when it first went up and considered it.
But I am concentrating on Maranao pieces so decided to pass and see just how long it would last at that price :o
certainly a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,786
Posted By Nirghosa
I have see a few but yes, they have been quite...

I have see a few but yes, they have been quite pricey unfortunately. My teacher was taught by an old gentleman in a very small village the use of it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,786
Posted By Nirghosa
Sooooooo wish I had seen this!! On my short list...

Sooooooo wish I had seen this!! On my short list of blades from that region and I train with one!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th August 2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,065
Posted By Nirghosa
While i am certainly not a moderator, I would...

While i am certainly not a moderator, I would think in this instance it would be relevant as it speaks to the possible martial application of the scabbard and the construction techiques requested.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,065
Posted By Nirghosa
Ah OK, I am aware of GM Yuli's interpretations. I...

Ah OK, I am aware of GM Yuli's interpretations. I occasionally meet with students of his in the US.
I was unaware of any other publically available exhibitions and was quite curious. thanks for the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th August 2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 25,065
Posted By Nirghosa
Where have you seen kampilan forms?

Where have you seen kampilan forms?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th July 2012, 01:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,921
Posted By Nirghosa
Ah, Craigslist. Many a good find purchased from...

Ah, Craigslist. Many a good find purchased from less knowledgeable sellers.
Notably I got a very old Pira for a reasonable price and a kampilan listed as a "madagascar sword for cutting coconuts"....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,166
Posted By Nirghosa
excellent! Thanks!

excellent! Thanks!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2012, 03:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,166
Posted By Nirghosa
Where do you procure the silver sheet to start...

Where do you procure the silver sheet to start with?

On many trainers I have made in the past I've used black hemp cord, it comes in varying weights and sizes and is already black! very strong...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th May 2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,495
Posted By Nirghosa
Ah yes, I wondered who got this one as I bid on...

Ah yes, I wondered who got this one as I bid on it as well.
But fortunately, I got one of his other ones.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th May 2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,967
Posted By Nirghosa
What is interesting to me is the handle seems to...

What is interesting to me is the handle seems to be more southern in style.
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