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A. G. Maisey · 24th September 2012, 12:35 AM

I'm sorry Donny but it is absolutely, totally impossible for me to give you the information that you need by way of written words and pictures. It has taken me over 50 years to gain my knowledge through hands on contact with keris and hands on training from masters. I cannot pass this on in the way that you might like.

My best suggestion for you is to find a knowledgeable person or persons in Jawa who can teach you.

You're right there, on the ground. You're in Surabaya, where much can be learnt by somebody who really wants to learn.

I had to travel back and forth from Australia and spend more money than I can possibly estimate to gain my knowledge. You can get similar knowledge just by committing to the search and moving around in your own backyard.

All education cost two things at least:-

1)--- time

2)--- money

Internet communication is no substitute for hands on experience and you can get this very, very easily.

24th September 2012, 12:35 AM	#16
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,698	I'm sorry Donny but it is absolutely, totally impossible for me to give you the information that you need by way of written words and pictures. It has taken me over 50 years to gain my knowledge through hands on contact with keris and hands on training from masters. I cannot pass this on in the way that you might like. My best suggestion for you is to find a knowledgeable person or persons in Jawa who can teach you. You're right there, on the ground. You're in Surabaya, where much can be learnt by somebody who really wants to learn. I had to travel back and forth from Australia and spend more money than I can possibly estimate to gain my knowledge. You can get similar knowledge just by committing to the search and moving around in your own backyard. All education cost two things at least:- 1)--- time 2)--- money Internet communication is no substitute for hands on experience and you can get this very, very easily.