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Old 17th May 2015, 03:23 PM   #1
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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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Old 17th May 2015, 03:38 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 17th May 2015, 03:53 PM   #3
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And no photoshop allowed .
No photo shop man...
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Old 17th May 2015, 05:23 PM   #4
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Meh, itsallonewordtome .
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Old 19th May 2015, 03:17 PM   #5
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Max, please check your Private Messages at the top right part of your screen. Thanks!
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Old 19th May 2015, 04:52 PM   #6
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Old 20th May 2015, 03:28 AM   #7
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