I have no idea

sirek · 9th August 2011, 02:05 PM

Hello Joshua,

I doubt that this keris is old

the hilt looks that it's made of some sort of resin
(The overall appearance and the visible air bubbles on the bottom)

But I like the pendok (sheath) with the wayang figures

Jean · 9th August 2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirek

I doubt that this keris is old

the hilt looks that it's made of some sort of resin
(The overall appearance and the visible air bubbles on the bottom)

Yeah, a new Madurese blade and Madurese hilt made from resin, see its twin on the right of the picture.
Regards

David · 9th August 2011, 07:37 PM

I am afraid that i must agree on all fronts. Looks like a resin molded hilt on a fairly recent blade most probably produced for the tourist trade. The pendok (metal sleeve that fits over the stem of the sheath) is interesting with it's depiction of wayang characters, but it doesn't look to be of a very high quality. And, of course, the rest of the sheath is gone...

David · 12th August 2011, 05:11 PM

Joshua, i notice you haven't made any return comments. I hope you have not been discouraged or disinterested because this didn't turn out to be an old or special blade. I think we all have at least one keris in our collections that we bought as a newbee that we would think better of today. Mistakes are part of the learning process. Regardless, it is still a "cool" item. Spending some time around here and checking into our archives will probably help you make better purchases in the future.

Jean · 12th August 2011, 07:22 PM

Joshua, I fully agree with David that we all have bought some new pieces in our collections and that reading the forum threads is an excellent learning tool. I attach the pictures of 2 new Madurese blades made for the tourist trade, these are easy to identify but others are not.
Regards

sirek · 12th August 2011, 09:40 PM

Who did not have a naga keris from Madura

asomotif · 12th August 2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sirek

Who did not have a naga keris from Madura

EEK

this one is really over the top.

I tried to find my beginners mistake.
I can only think of the spanish made samurai swords that I bought when I was in my teens. They are hidden in the closet, not to be exposed

Best regards,
Willem

Rick · 15th August 2011, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

Joshua, i notice you haven't made any return comments.

Yep, David .
I think this one was a drive by .

joshuao21 · 22nd August 2011, 11:08 PM

Sorry guys my wife and I just had a baby and been busy. Thanks for all info.
Did I get my four bucks worth?

Rick · 22nd August 2011, 11:24 PM

Hey now, Joshua !
Congratulations on the addition to the family .

Yeah, you got your $4 worth; the handle may be cast but the blade is hand made from what I can see .

Best,

Rick

asomotif · 23rd August 2011, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshuao21

Sorry guys my wife and I just had a baby and been busy.

Congratulations ! Everything well ?

Best regards,
Willem

12th August 2011, 07:22 PM	#5
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Joshua, I fully agree with David that we all have bought some new pieces in our collections and that reading the forum threads is an excellent learning tool. I attach the pictures of 2 new Madurese blades made for the tourist trade, these are easy to identify but others are not. Regards Attached Images

12th August 2011, 09:40 PM	#6
sirek Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 172	Who did not have a naga keris from Madura Attached Images Last edited by sirek; 12th August 2011 at 09:54 PM.

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joshuao21 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4	Sorry I've been away Sorry guys my wife and I just had a baby and been busy. Thanks for all info. Did I get my four bucks worth?

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9th August 2011, 02:05 PM	#1
sirek Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 172	Hello Joshua, I doubt that this keris is old the hilt looks that it's made of some sort of resin (The overall appearance and the visible air bubbles on the bottom) But I like the pendok (sheath) with the wayang figures

9th August 2011, 07:37 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,270	I am afraid that i must agree on all fronts. Looks like a resin molded hilt on a fairly recent blade most probably produced for the tourist trade. The pendok (metal sleeve that fits over the stem of the sheath) is interesting with it's depiction of wayang characters, but it doesn't look to be of a very high quality. And, of course, the rest of the sheath is gone...

12th August 2011, 05:11 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,270	Joshua, i notice you haven't made any return comments. I hope you have not been discouraged or disinterested because this didn't turn out to be an old or special blade. I think we all have at least one keris in our collections that we bought as a newbee that we would think better of today. Mistakes are part of the learning process. Regardless, it is still a "cool" item. Spending some time around here and checking into our archives will probably help you make better purchases in the future.

22nd August 2011, 11:24 PM	#10
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,389	Hey now, Joshua ! Congratulations on the addition to the family . Yeah, you got your $4 worth; the handle may be cast but the blade is hand made from what I can see . Best, Rick