Keris Sundang Melayu with twist core

[Spunjer]

I know I must sometimes sound like a broken record, and I apologise for this, but I do believe that those of us who have an interest in the material culture of any culture or society can only benefit by gaining a better understanding of that culture or society.

^this.

couldn't have said it any better, Alan! a lot of misconceptions are still lingering due to not understanding the culture. it starts off as nothing major or significant; the problem is when these misconceptions becomes the accepted truth..