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Old 16th February 2011, 04:39 AM   #17
David
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Originally Posted by Rick
Isn't wengkon an unbroken line standing back from the edge of the slorok following the entire profile of the blade ?
Well yes Rick, that's my point, that it is not. The stain is just worn away from the blade's edge. It doesn't look too bad, but it should probably go all the way to the edges. BTW, this is on of the most edge sharp keris i own. You could practically shave with it...
Any thoughts on the origin of this sheath type? Was it once an excepted form that became more "commercial" in the latter part of the 20th century. I don't think i have ever seen an old version of this form. I do believe i once read somewhere that it might be related to the theater (wayang).
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