High luk numbered Javanese kerises

Jean · 16th June 2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jussi M.

Greetings,

What is a high luk number? Well, I guess that is arguable but lets start conservatively with above 13 luk please.

Thanks,

J.

Hello Jussi,
In Java, krisses with 15 luk or more are called Kalawija and are made for people with special personal features only.
Attached is the picture of one of my krises with 27 luk (dapur Kalabendu)
Best regards
Jean

David · 16th June 2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean

In Java, krisses with 15 luk or more are called Kalawija and are made for people with special personal features only.

I was hoping we might get a bit more specific than that.

Jussi M. · 16th June 2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by David

I was hoping we might get a bit more specific than that.

Well David, why don´t you tell us then?

I would if I could but as I am clueless...

Thanks,

J.

A. G. Maisey · 17th June 2010, 01:14 AM

I have heard a number of ideas in respect of the number of luk in a Javanese blade, however, everything that I have heard falls into the category of personal and unsupported "good ideas", I cannot even call these ideas "theories".

I have not encountered anything in respect of luk numbers that I would consider to be authoratative, with the exception of the well known "more than 13" belief.This includes verbal information and information in print.

There is a theory under development that may eventually give an acceptable and believable explanation for luk numbers, however this is not yet ready for discussion.

17th June 2010, 01:14 AM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	I have heard a number of ideas in respect of the number of luk in a Javanese blade, however, everything that I have heard falls into the category of personal and unsupported "good ideas", I cannot even call these ideas "theories". I have not encountered anything in respect of luk numbers that I would consider to be authoratative, with the exception of the well known "more than 13" belief.This includes verbal information and information in print. There is a theory under development that may eventually give an acceptable and believable explanation for luk numbers, however this is not yet ready for discussion.