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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
6th March 2013, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 778
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Good to hear that you were not in any sort of...Good to hear that you were not in any sort of trouble, Alan! |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
10th May 2012, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 442
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I doubt this pendoko is made of pure base gold....I doubt this pendoko is made of pure base gold. Too much to spend on a cast pendoko. Likely to be brass which is gilded. At any rate, if it is gilded and it still retains much of the gilding, it... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
10th May 2012, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,045
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
3rd May 2012, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 844
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BluErf
The discussions remind me of why I went from...The discussions remind me of why I went from collecting Javanese/Balinese kerises to Malay/Bugis kerises. Beyond looks, there are also less visible qualities in kerises that can endear them to... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
3rd May 2012, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 844
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
1st May 2012, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 844
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
1st May 2012, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 844
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BluErf
Thanks for posting pictures! Very good sheath...Thanks for posting pictures! Very good sheath form. And hilt is good too. Seller says the hilt is sterling silver, but it almost looks brassy, or is that gunk? |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
15th April 2012, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 455
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I don't know much about Javanese kerises, but I...I don't know much about Javanese kerises, but I think this is a competently made keris with attractive pamor and decent form. Keris collecting is a very personal affair. You set the parameters of... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
15th April 2012, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 785
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The highest form of this type of Riau keris is...The highest form of this type of Riau keris is best represented by the golden keris owned by the Sultan of Riau-Lingga. Note the similarities between your blade and the royal keris. Of course, the... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
15th April 2012, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 785
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BluErf
The blade looks like it is well-forged. It is...The blade looks like it is well-forged. It is slightly wider than most Riau Bugis kerises of the same form. The sheath is no good, but you may be able to get an old Riau sheath to fit the blade, or... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
14th March 2012, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 659
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BluErf
Hi Henri,
The blade looks like it has been...Hi Henri, The blade looks like it has been extensively cleaned in the past already. I don't think it needs any further cleaning now. Probably just oil it a bit. |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
11th March 2012, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 659
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BluErf
Hi,
I like the hilt. It has added details not...Hi, I like the hilt. It has added details not found on the common specimens, and it is carved well enough. Hilt and blade are Pattani. The sheath may not be original, since it looks more Terengganu... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
10th February 2012, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,033
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
10th February 2012, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,033
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Keris I was talking about. Note the striking...Keris I was talking about. Note the striking similarities in the gandik area. |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
10th February 2012, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,033
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BluErf
Hello to all!
Alan - your comment is very...Hello to all! Alan - your comment is very interesting, because it resonates with the views of some native Kelantan keris collectors that keris makers in Northen Malay Peninsula trace their pedigree... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th January 2012, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,853
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BluErf
I haven't been to this part of the forum for...I haven't been to this part of the forum for years. Was surprised to see this thread up here. Fate eh? ;p Try Google translate - copy and past the 2 words into the box and click on the speaker icon... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
26th January 2012, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,140
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
25th January 2012, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,140
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No problems, Shahrial. Glad to share these, and...No problems, Shahrial. Glad to share these, and to help promote the ACM a bit. :) Hi Detlef, these kerises are part of the permanent exhibits at the the Singapore Asian Civilisations Museum. :) I... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
25th January 2012, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,140
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
25th January 2012, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,140
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
25th January 2012, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,140
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
25th January 2012, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,140
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
25th January 2012, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,140
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
25th January 2012, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,140
Posted By
BluErf
Proper pictures of keris, kris and other SEA archipelago daggers at the ACMTook these without flash, under dim light conditions. I tried my best to hold the camera steady. :) |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
1st January 2012, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By
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...and may all find the obstacles in their Keris......and may all find the obstacles in their Keris journey removed in the new year. :) |
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