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Gavin Nugent · 19th May 2010, 05:58 AM

Thank you for sharing.

Cultural etiquette in many facets of weapons collecting is I know very important. Having bought several Katana of late I have been reading a great deal on the correct way to handle and view blades in viewings and exhibitions. I am sure the community at large will benefit from this knowledge shared above as it has the possibility to be to the detriment of personal relationships and developments with others who have cultural and spiritual connections to the Keris.
A couple of questions though, by default, through the number of curves, does this display etiquette extend to all countries that Keris are found?
Is there a correct process/protocol that should be adopted when handling the Keris itself in the company of others?

Gav

19th May 2010, 05:58 AM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Thank you for Sharing Thank you for sharing. Cultural etiquette in many facets of weapons collecting is I know very important. Having bought several Katana of late I have been reading a great deal on the correct way to handle and view blades in viewings and exhibitions. I am sure the community at large will benefit from this knowledge shared above as it has the possibility to be to the detriment of personal relationships and developments with others who have cultural and spiritual connections to the Keris. A couple of questions though, by default, through the number of curves, does this display etiquette extend to all countries that Keris are found? Is there a correct process/protocol that should be adopted when handling the Keris itself in the company of others? Gav