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Old 3rd March 2016, 02:03 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by arsendaday
So my question is if anybody owns, or has seen a keris with a blade that is of high quality steel and which will be able to withstand a battle.
I would suggest that if you really want an answer that you approach the keris crowd with this subject on the keris forum.
My quick answer is that both purely talismanic and/or status blades have been made for a very long time as well as the "battle ready" variety, but keep in mind the way in which a keris is used martially (as a stabbing weapon) does not require the same qualities to hold up in a fight as a slashing or chopping edged weapon does.
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