genuine of fake?

Emanuel · 10th January 2008, 03:25 AM

The first keris I got was a piece of garbage. It looked like a gilded naga blade and I thought "man it must be my luck to stumble on this and all other collectors missed it" I was very sorely surprised when I got a piece of rusted, painted copper. So I showed it to folks here and one fine gentleman took the time to show me good keris and teach me about them. So I will echo what has been already said, look at good examples, talk to those who know about the blades you want, and read a LOT. Buy some decent old and new pieces with guidance from those more knowledgeable and learn to distinguish the important features that sets them apart.

Regards,
Emanuel

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10th January 2008, 03:25 AM	#6
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	The first keris I got was a piece of garbage. It looked like a gilded naga blade and I thought "man it must be my luck to stumble on this and all other collectors missed it" I was very sorely surprised when I got a piece of rusted, painted copper. So I showed it to folks here and one fine gentleman took the time to show me good keris and teach me about them. So I will echo what has been already said, look at good examples, talk to those who know about the blades you want, and read a LOT. Buy some decent old and new pieces with guidance from those more knowledgeable and learn to distinguish the important features that sets them apart. Regards, Emanuel