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Adrian P · 31st August 2013, 06:59 PM

Hello everybody,
My name is Adrian and I’m a new member. A little bit about myself; I’m a Visual Artist, I grew up in Transylvania and I now live in Canada. I’ve been interested in swords since childhood. Some of the most fun I’ve had was when I spent my days near old medieval fortifications in my Grandparents place in Sighisioara. My interest is in Asian blades, especially folded steel/ Damascus & clay tempered and I have a small collection.
I recently purchased a Keris, as part of a lot of three daggers (including a Badik and Jambiya Koumaya) and I need a little bit help figuring out more info about this Indonesian blade.
Here’s a few details about my Keris: three Luks, without visible Pamor, consistently golden plated blade (doesn’t look like the electrolytic technique, the surface is not the same thickness), Dapur Naga, removable Ganja, hand welded wire decorations on Mendak / Selut; hilt and sheath are fine bone crafted with consistent signs of wearing in a traditional way.
Also this Kris is very well balanced and could easily stand up on its tip for days (in a stable environment I managed to have it vertical for four days straight, until I touched it by mistake)
Considering the Hilt only, my best guess is that it’s from Sumatra and from the blade I’d say Bali…
Is it possible to get some help in finding out more about my Keris, in respect to if it is a decent piece or touristic trade stuff, etc.
Thank in advance,
Adrian

31st August 2013, 06:59 PM	#1
Adrian P Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Posts: 3	some help in finding out more about my Keris Hello everybody, My name is Adrian and I’m a new member. A little bit about myself; I’m a Visual Artist, I grew up in Transylvania and I now live in Canada. I’ve been interested in swords since childhood. Some of the most fun I’ve had was when I spent my days near old medieval fortifications in my Grandparents place in Sighisioara. My interest is in Asian blades, especially folded steel/ Damascus & clay tempered and I have a small collection. I recently purchased a Keris, as part of a lot of three daggers (including a Badik and Jambiya Koumaya) and I need a little bit help figuring out more info about this Indonesian blade. Here’s a few details about my Keris: three Luks, without visible Pamor, consistently golden plated blade (doesn’t look like the electrolytic technique, the surface is not the same thickness), Dapur Naga, removable Ganja, hand welded wire decorations on Mendak / Selut; hilt and sheath are fine bone crafted with consistent signs of wearing in a traditional way. Also this Kris is very well balanced and could easily stand up on its tip for days (in a stable environment I managed to have it vertical for four days straight, until I touched it by mistake) Considering the Hilt only, my best guess is that it’s from Sumatra and from the blade I’d say Bali… Is it possible to get some help in finding out more about my Keris, in respect to if it is a decent piece or touristic trade stuff, etc. Thank in advance, Adrian Attached Images Last edited by Adrian P; 1st September 2013 at 04:38 AM.