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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey
Donny, I thank you for asking me for an opinion, but I am very sorry, I am unable to form any opinion on the fine details of a keris from a photo.
Moreover, even if I were to have one of these keris in my hand, and I could form an opinion, I would only whisper that opinion to the maker , were he to ask me.
Frankly, I think it is very presumptuous of anybody who is unable to weld, forge and carve a keris to pass judgement on the work of any maker.
Only a maker is fit to judge the skill of another maker.
I accept that there are those who will disagree with me. They are entitled to their opinions.
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truly a masterpiece answer, Mr Maisey
a code of honor amongst those who truly and fully understand the world of tosan aji
5th September 2016, 10:04 AM
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