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Appreciate if Alan could just a little bit analyze the shortcomings of this blade as compared to the so called genuine budo. Thanks in advance.mykeris.Photo: exctracted from Ebay. Note: I had a similar blade purchased from ebay long time ago (quite pricely) and sold it to one Indonesian Keris Collector who claimed it to be a genuine blade. It was heavy with deteriorating blade like one shown in pic. Really confused me. p/s: Penangsang: TQ.
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Sorry, but I'm not going to do that.
Let's just say that I know exactly where this originated and exactly what it has experienced since. I've given an opinion on this, and that's where it stops. |
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TQ.
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[QUOTE=David]The term i used Penangsang, was ePray, and i would never claim that one as my own. Your term, ePrey, implies something completely different, yet just as true about eBay. I think i like your term better.
![]() ![]() Good to stay neutral which I used to, I would advise not to offend other true on-line sellers. |
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The honest dealers know who they are and have nothing to fear. I have in no way insulted them. The dishonest dealers i have no care for and as the old saying goes, "If the shoe fits, wear it". ![]() |
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Loud & clear, David. Rgrds, Mykeris
![]() On the second thought, what is wrong with this keris David? Is it contradicting the standard buda form or fake material or .....somethig else? Some awesome faking samples would be good to see. Pls advise me, thanks in advance. ![]() Last edited by mykeris; 16th September 2010 at 05:00 PM. |
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I was told that part of the reason why a keris betok, buda might be highly sought after, may be due to its supposedly having properties suitable to be used as a 'keris tindih', sort of a 'suppressant' keris to keep negative vibes from other kerises in check. Whether it is true or not, that's another story.. |
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Like many things in the keris belief system, Shahrial, if you believe it, its true.
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I have made no claims in regards to the authenticity of this particular keris buda, nor am i about to, so i have nothing to advise you on. ![]() |
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Precisely Rick.
I know of one family in East Jawa that has been producing intentional forgeries of fake keris buda and other archaic forms, for at least thirty years. I say "family" because it was originally one man, but I have heard that his son began working with the father a couple of years ago. These forgeries are excellent, and I have been stung once. Going back a few years keris buda were not particularly valuable and not particularly sought after, however, that is now very, very different. A good, genuine keris buda will bring a very heavy price indeed. We're not talking small money here, we are talking very serious money. But only for the real thing. In some areas it is best to keep information to oneself. |
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That is the sad thing. First it was fake katanas on eprey. Then fake Moro kris and gunong (and many are). Now fake older keris. Sad really.....
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