Keris from Southern Thailand

[David]

Max, i did not pass you post where you state where you sent you keris for restoration. We need to avoid commercial references on the forum.
That said, i do not see the before or after photos attached to this message. If you have them could you upload them to the site. Thanks!

[maxbliss888]

Restoration before after

[maxbliss888]

Originally Posted by David

Max, i did not pass you post where you state where you sent you keris for restoration. We need to avoid commercial references on the forum.
That said, i do not see the before or after photos attached to this message. If you have them could you upload them to the site. Thanks!

Sorry, I thought it will be good to let people know where they could send their Keris for restoration as there are not many around..

[maxbliss888]

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[David]

Originally Posted by maxbliss888

Sorry, I thought it will be good to let people know where they could send their Keris for restoration as there are not many around..

That would be advocating for one commercial operation over another. We like to keep the forums commercial free.
I find it is actually remarkable just how many keris will stand with just a little coaxing. I'd say at least 85% of my collection will do this without much trouble.

[David]

Max, just a heads up. You are still on moderated probation like all new members. Your posts therefore need to be cleared by a moderator before they appear on the forum. Please don't keep reposting the same thing. We aren't always on the site, but we will pass your post as soon as possible.

[Green]

it's quite a fascinating phenomenon that some keris can stand on the pointed end whereas the centre of gravity is logically quite far up at the hilt I'd guess.

Any scientific explanation for this anyone?

[maxbliss888]

My guess is that it's well built with good balance

[Rick]

A parlor trick IMO; akin to building a house of cards .
Make it stand without the scabbard on a piece of glass and I will be impressed .

[David]

Originally Posted by Green

Any scientific explanation for this anyone?

I'm not sure a scientific explanation is really necessary. It's just a matter of balance and creating a triangulation of surface contact with the floor/table, blade and sheath. As Rick points out, balancing a keris without the sheath on a hard and impenetrable surface such as glass would be something to be more impressed by.

[Rick]

Originally Posted by David

I'm not sure a scientific explanation is really necessary. It's just a matter of balance and creating a triangulation of surface contact with the floor/table, blade and sheath. As Rick points out, balancing a keris without the sheath on a hard and impenetrable surface such as glass would be something to be more impressed by.

And no photoshop allowed .