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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th November 2014, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,622
Posted By Gajah
Thank you very much, I'll try to do that!

Thank you very much, I'll try to do that!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th November 2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,622
Posted By Gajah
Where to see keris in Bali?

She who rules decided to go on a four day trip to Bali next week. We've been there already a couple of times, but that was before I became interested in keris. Any recommendations as to where to go...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th November 2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,335
Posted By Gajah
Great topic, I was a little shy to ask such a...

Great topic, I was a little shy to ask such a basic question myself, but am glad it comes up now.Was this style of keris not also produced in Malaysia and across the straits in Sumatra?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th October 2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,851
Posted By Gajah
An Indonesian friend of mine, who follows this...

An Indonesian friend of mine, who follows this forum but isn't registered, shared with me his view on the topic today. Coming from someone who grew up in the Javanese culture, I thought it worthwhile...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd September 2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,550
Posted By Gajah
Traditionally vegetable oil was used for Japanese...

Traditionally vegetable oil was used for Japanese swords, usually camellia oil (tsubaki-abura 椿油) with a few drops (less than 5%) of clove oil (chōji-abura 丁子油). It has a yellowish color, and...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd September 2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,226
Posted By Gajah
I usually pay 200,000 IDR – that's about 17...

I usually pay 200,000 IDR – that's about 17 USD/18 AUD/13 EUR – at a small shop in Jakarta that sends the blades to Yogyakarta AFAIK. I'm quite satisfied with the results, a good contrast, and so far...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st July 2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,476
Posted By Gajah
Thanks for the recommendations, I'll look out for...

Thanks for the recommendations, I'll look out for those books! :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th July 2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,476
Posted By Gajah
Gentlemen, thank you very much for the warm...

Gentlemen, thank you very much for the warm welcome!

So far I have studied the following books:

Bambang Harsrinuksmo - Ensiklopedi Keris
Frey - The Kris, Mystic Weapon of the Malay World...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th July 2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,476
Posted By Gajah
Introduction

After joining this forum a short while ago – and reading most of the threads – I'd like to introduce myself:

Born and raised in Germany, I've lived abroad for most of my life, mainly in Japan and...
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