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kai · 9th February 2010, 12:56 AM

Hello Gene,

That's a Keris Panjang (a search will bring up tons of info) with a nice Sumatran blade.

Here's a thread which discusses the use of the Jawa Deman hilt with this type of keris. I'd guess that this example also comes from the Melakka Strait area, probably Riau.

Regards,
Kai

9th February 2010, 12:56 AM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,219	Hello Gene, That's a Keris Panjang (a search will bring up tons of info) with a nice Sumatran blade. Here's a thread which discusses the use of the Jawa Deman hilt with this type of keris. I'd guess that this example also comes from the Melakka Strait area, probably Riau. Regards, Kai