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Old 17th May 2015, 06:53 AM   #1
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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?
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Old 17th May 2015, 09:33 AM   #2
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My guess is that it's well built with good balance
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Old 17th May 2015, 03:11 PM   #3
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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 .
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Old 17th May 2015, 03:23 PM   #4
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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.
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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 .
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No photo shop man...
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Old 17th May 2015, 05:23 PM   #7
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Meh, itsallonewordtome .
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Old 19th May 2015, 03:17 PM   #8
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Max, please check your Private Messages at the top right part of your screen. Thanks!
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