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Keris from Southern Thailand

17th May 2015, 03:38 PM

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Rick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by David

I'm not sure a scientific explanation is really necessary. It's just a matter of balance and creating a triangulation of surface contact with the floor/table, blade and sheath. As Rick points out, balancing a keris without the sheath on a hard and impenetrable surface such as glass would be something to be more impressed by.

And no photoshop allowed .

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