How would you define this kris

[David]

Originally Posted by Michel

... the hole in the peksi was not meant to hang the blade. What was explained to me was that these holes were rare and were for royal family only and were generally on short keris pajang (< 45 cm), the ultimate finish was to have the hole at the end of a twisted peksi !

Sorry to disagree with you here Michel, but while there might be some scenerio where a hole in the pesi is related to the royal family it is one i have never heard before. These holes are unusual, but i have seen many examples that definitely do not relate to royal ownership. This is not to imply that your keris wasn't meant for the royal family. Frankly i have no comment on that either way. But i personally own an old keris picit with a twisted pesi and a hole. It is a smaller keris than yours and it is my understanding that the hole was intended to hang the keris by. It was not owned by any kraton member AFAIK. :-)

Originally Posted by Michel

....witout contrasting pamor, (very interesting and correct. I do not see two metals)Michel

hmmm....you don't? I see more than one metal here. I believe that if you stained this keris with warangan that it might become clearer to you.

BTW, very nice sketch. You have some artistic talent.