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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi Yesterday, 09:34 PM
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Posted By JayHasAKeris
Once again I thank you very much for sharing your...

Once again I thank you very much for sharing your insight :) Someone with great skill took great care to create this, and it took them quite a bit of time. I never realised the carving would take...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th January 2026, 08:30 PM
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Views: 2,578
Posted By JayHasAKeris
Mr. Maisey, thank you so much again for your...

Mr. Maisey, thank you so much again for your incredibly detailed explanations. I can't pretend I can fully comprehend your answer yet, but it gives me more to read up on, which I am grateful for! The...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th January 2026, 09:45 PM
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Posted By JayHasAKeris
Thank you very much :) I am reading through all...

Thank you very much :) I am reading through all of your website and this is among the first I looked at, it is very fascinating! I feel very grateful such a knowledgable person is answering my newbie...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th January 2026, 09:15 PM
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Posted By JayHasAKeris
This is the Nihonto Message Board, a collection...

This is the Nihonto Message Board, a collection of Forums:
https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/

Their translation section:
https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/forum/15-translation-assistance/

Rick...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th January 2026, 08:37 PM
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Views: 2,578
Posted By JayHasAKeris
Thank you again for your invaluable insight :)...

Thank you again for your invaluable insight :) That thread indeed was a fascinating read! Especially as this is closer to my own initial interest of damascus steel, forged and appreciated solely for...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd January 2026, 03:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,578
Posted By JayHasAKeris
Hello again :) I have learned a lot about...

Hello again :)

I have learned a lot about this keris from you guys already, thank you very much :) I have also learned a whole lot about keris in general since I have joined this forum, I tried to...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th January 2026, 08:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,578
Posted By JayHasAKeris
Thank you very much once again for your insight...

Thank you very much once again for your insight :) That picture of the pre-carving keris is very interesting, thank you :) I thought the luk are forged though? Or do they get carved out of the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th January 2026, 06:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,947
Posted By JayHasAKeris
Hence my saying "for what it's worth" ;) I am...

Hence my saying "for what it's worth" ;) I am very ignorant about the culture as of yet, I have only started my journey to learn about it very recently. Thanks for pointing that out! See my point of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2026, 06:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,942
Posted By JayHasAKeris
They have a specific translation section......

They have a specific translation section... wasn't sure if a link was allowed! Be sure to post a picture of the Mei (the sword signature... those japanese signs hidden under the handle) there, but...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th January 2026, 05:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,578
Posted By JayHasAKeris
Since I received the first comments I went...

Since I received the first comments I went looking around a bit more... The rabbit hole this keris has led me to explore is getting deeper and deeper, very fascinating! It has also taken a weird turn...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th January 2026, 04:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,947
Posted By JayHasAKeris
For what it's worth... I think it's a pretty...

For what it's worth... I think it's a pretty blade :) I think the flashy jewellery is a bit over the top, just draws attention from the blade, so I wouldn't need that bit... but I like the black...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2026, 02:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,942
Posted By JayHasAKeris
That is very common. As already recommended, the...

That is very common. As already recommended, the NMB will likely give you the assistance you need.. They were very helpful about a nihonto of mine there and were incredibly swift and knowledgable....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th January 2026, 07:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,578
Posted By JayHasAKeris
Thanks again :) It amazes me just how full...

Thanks again :)

It amazes me just how full of symbolism this thing is packed. From what I gather I got extremely lucky to snatch up a keris like this... it was pretty cheap, like 200 Mark (roughly...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th January 2026, 11:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,578
Posted By JayHasAKeris
Thank you for your insight as well :) I'm a bit...

Thank you for your insight as well :)
I'm a bit surprised you guys seem to think it's a genuine antique artifact, I wouldn't have suspected that. I thought it may have somehow found its way to...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th January 2026, 10:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,578
Posted By JayHasAKeris
Thank you very much for your insight :) Yes,...

Thank you very much for your insight :)

Yes, the gonjo is definitely missing. The keris is exactly as it was when I bought it (except for some camellia oil treatments). So sadly I apparently...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th January 2026, 08:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,578
Posted By JayHasAKeris
That seems to be the case! This is all I got, so...

That seems to be the case! This is all I got, so I will have to live with that I guess :( Still a beautiful blade I think! I hope some things can still be learned about it from the other pieces :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th January 2026, 07:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,578
Posted By JayHasAKeris
Question Introduction and Assistance request - Naga Sasra 11 Luk?

Hello dear Vikingsword community and especially hello dear Keris enthusiasts,

thanks for having me in your community :) As this is my first post, a few brief words about me. I like collecting...
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