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Roland_M · 8th October 2015, 11:45 AM

Alan, I'm far away from being an expert for Keris like you.
My simple opinion is, that the blade is older than the hilt and sheath. The blade fits very exactly in the sheath, so I think it could be the original blade for this Coteng.

If this would help, I can make some makro-pictures from different angles.

Thank you for your very valuable comments.

I'm also very thankful, if you correct my opinion, with your expert knowledge.

Many collectors including myself have a tendency to admire their own blades more than they are worth with a more objective point of view.

Roland

8th October 2015, 11:45 AM	#14
Roland_M Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 523	Alan, I'm far away from being an expert for Keris like you. My simple opinion is, that the blade is older than the hilt and sheath. The blade fits very exactly in the sheath, so I think it could be the original blade for this Coteng. If this would help, I can make some makro-pictures from different angles. Thank you for your very valuable comments. I'm also very thankful, if you correct my opinion, with your expert knowledge. Many collectors including myself have a tendency to admire their own blades more than they are worth with a more objective point of view. Roland Last edited by Roland_M; 8th October 2015 at 12:05 PM.