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rasdan · 9th September 2015, 06:29 AM

Just a speculation, there's no mention of wavy blades because Ma Huan only looked at a commoner's keris which is straight; reflecting the owner's status? Or the wavy ones are only for Kshatriyas not for other varnas?

9th September 2015, 06:29 AM	#18
rasdan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 367	Just a speculation, there's no mention of wavy blades because Ma Huan only looked at a commoner's keris which is straight; reflecting the owner's status? Or the wavy ones are only for Kshatriyas not for other varnas?