A Cirebon (put-together) keris

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Originally Posted by BluErf

As for the use of mendak with Cirebon kerises, I noticed that the older style Cirebon hilts come with selut. If it has a selut, does it still need a mendak?

IMO it depends on the selut style. Sometimes the selut has a closing end leaving a hole for the peksi, but some other time it has an open end and simply intended to strengthen the hilt from crack despite of its decorative purpose. Maybe somebody else have an opinion about another purpose of mendak other than decorative purpose? I would say the space created by mendak will maximize the grip and intended for holder's safety againts his own blade.