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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
3rd April 2021, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 833
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Athanase
I agree with David.
I have 2 small sumatran Keris...I agree with David. I have 2 small sumatran Keris (one Minang) and 1 Sundanese (or south sumatran) Badek with the same motif on silver (or mamas) which covers the sheath. |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
2nd April 2021, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,772
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Athanase
In my head I think of two solutions:
Either the...In my head I think of two solutions: Either the Seluts were in silver y and we were sold at a time when the family needed money. Either they were damaged during disassembly for the ritual cleaning... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
2nd April 2021, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,772
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Athanase
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
1st April 2021, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 833
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Athanase
I think that Grendolino tell of silver gandar n°8...I think that Grendolino tell of silver gandar n°8 wich not match with the first keris. |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
31st March 2021, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 833
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Athanase
Overall I have the same opinion as the others for...Overall I have the same opinion as the others for the origins. 1: The size looks large which might make you think of the ancient Java Kriss from the 17th century or Lombok or Bali, but the blade... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
26th March 2021, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 428
Posted By
Athanase
Thank-you
I did not think that this handle was of...Thank-you I did not think that this handle was of the Ganesh type because we can guess a squatting human form but there is nothing to symbolize the trunk. But indeed, the style of the grip reminded... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
26th March 2021, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 428
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Athanase
Origin of a shortcuts kerisHello, I would like to know which region of Java this Keris comes from. I bought it for its handle but I don't know the origin of this style. :shrug: |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
26th March 2021, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 565
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Athanase
I bought 2 Keris and a Blawong at this sale,...I bought 2 Keris and a Blawong at this sale, shipping took 1 additional month compared to the usual because of the Covid (the Italian administration is already slow at the base (like the French) but... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
17th March 2021, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,923
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Athanase
I think that the only way to know the presence or...I think that the only way to know the presence or not of meteoritic materials in a blade is by a very thorough analysis of the chemical composition (mass spectrometry). The meteorite still contains... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th March 2021, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 833
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Athanase
It's very beautiful sword but I am totally...It's very beautiful sword but I am totally ignorant about the blades of the Caucasus and the Middle East. :shrug: |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th February 2021, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 610
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Athanase
For me clubs numbers 2, 4 and 8 are made of bone...For me clubs numbers 2, 4 and 8 are made of bone for sure. I'm less sure about 6 and 7, but it also looks a bit like it. Number 4 is made from the bone that is inside the horn (Probably Taurotragus... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
21st February 2021, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,188
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Athanase
I bought this kriss on the internet a year and a...I bought this kriss on the internet a year and a half after having bought the kriss pictured below from the same seller (which I have already presented on the forum). Unfortunately, I have no other... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
18th February 2021, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,188
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Athanase
For me the notch on the internal face of the...For me the notch on the internal face of the Ganja was made during forging to give its domed profile on each side, while starting from a thin piece of metal, in the but to save material. After that... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
18th February 2021, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,188
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Athanase
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
18th February 2021, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,188
Posted By
Athanase
I do not see any trace of a central ridge on the...I do not see any trace of a central ridge on the blade. In the middle of the blade the thickness is about 5mm By manipulating the blade, we feel its weight weighing a little on the wrist. The... |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
17th February 2021, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,188
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Athanase
So far I have never seen a mendak or selut with...So far I have never seen a mendak or selut with an opening wide enough for a Pesi of 1cm in diameter. I think I'll take a while to find. |
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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
17th February 2021, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,188
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Athanase
Very large (East?) Javanese Keris for CommentsHello When I bought this Kriss, I didn't pay attention to the dimensions. So I was very surprised by its size when I received it. The blade is 45.5 long, the Ganja is 10cm wide and the base of the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th February 2021, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,051
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Athanase
Hello,
Here is my second Kampilan, unfortunately...Hello, Here is my second Kampilan, unfortunately it's only a blade (engraved) without handle. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th February 2021, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,012
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Athanase
I have already seen blades from Sulawesi with...I have already seen blades from Sulawesi with this Pamor type and a hardened iron cutting edge reported. On your blade I think it has been repolished and re-sharpened recently, however the scabbard... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th February 2021, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,012
Posted By
Athanase
:eek: It's really very sad especially for such...:eek: It's really very sad especially for such an original blade. At least I hope he didn't end up destroyed. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th February 2021, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,012
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Athanase
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th February 2021, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 688
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Athanase
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2021, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,585
Posted By
Athanase
The length of the blade is 60 cm, its width is...The length of the blade is 60 cm, its width is about 3.6cm and its thickness is 8mm at the base (because covered with decorated white metal) then between 4 and 3mm on the majority of the length of... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2021, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,585
Posted By
Athanase
Pictures of my Yatagan for comparison.
I just...Pictures of my Yatagan for comparison. I just cleaned the scabbard with soap to remove the dust, but I haven't touched anything yet. The scabbard is made of wood covered with leather sewn with... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
7th February 2021, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 644
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