Very well Timo, as you wish, its not a problem.
The point I have attempted to make, and have apparently failed to do so, is that reality has no place at all in this discussion.
It is completely irrelevant whether or not a Brojoguno keris could actually make a hole in any Dutch breastplate.
We are talking here about a system of belief:- think in terms of any major religious system of belief, or any culturally accepted system of belief.
In a few days time Santa will come around, and if you are a True Believer, he will fill your stocking with goodies. But if you do not believe --- no goodies for you. But just to be on the safe side make sure your chimney is clear, or you've left a window open.
Timo, we're talking "Keris", we're talking "Javanese Belief", we are not talking about whether one or more breast plates were actually pierced or not. The piercing is totally irrelevant.
What is relevant is that Javanese people who subscribe to the Javanese Keris Belief System believe that Brojoguno Keris could pierce a Dutch breast plate.
Now don't forget, on the night of 24 December, hang a stocking from the mantle piece, or even the foot of your bed, and leave a window open.
Truly believe and Santa will remember you.
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