Thanks for all the comments. Detlef (sajen) explained very well what I tried to say with "curved in z-direction".
There are 11 luk, thanks.
I investigated the blade with a microscope and it is very deeply corroded but the tip itself seems to have its original length. Hard to judge.
I will leave the blade as it is, it is too late for a repolishing.
My guess about the European restoration is because I believe, a silversmith in Indonesia knows how a Keris Coteng must look. Whatever, it is a felicitous restoration in my eyes.
Roland
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