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Sajen · 8th May 2016, 05:37 PM

Hello Athanase,

I don't think that a Balinese would come to the idea to remove a luk by this blade. And all Indonesians who are familiar with keris would count 11 luk by it, in the case by your blade it is more as clear that it is a 11 luk blade. But have seen other blades where you need more as imagination.

Processed get blades where the edges are eaten by corrosion IMVHO.

Decent old Bali or Lombok blade, would like to see it stained.

Best regards,
Detlef

8th May 2016, 05:37 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,497	Hello Athanase, I don't think that a Balinese would come to the idea to remove a luk by this blade. And all Indonesians who are familiar with keris would count 11 luk by it, in the case by your blade it is more as clear that it is a 11 luk blade. But have seen other blades where you need more as imagination. Processed get blades where the edges are eaten by corrosion IMVHO. Decent old Bali or Lombok blade, would like to see it stained. Best regards, Detlef