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					Originally Posted by asomotif
					
				 based on that experience I fail to see the relation to good forging / quality.   | 
	
 Just a theory!!
A Keris, which stands easily on its tip is well balanced and this increases the value in a serious situation, provides a better feeling for the blade.  
For Indonesians it is often very important, that the Keris stands on its tip easily and I think we all know not enough to laugh about it and put it in the empire of Esoteric.
Roland