Long Keris

[RobertGuy]

Originally Posted by asomotif

Hello Robert,

Did you find a selut already ?

Best regards,
Willem

Willem
No, not yet and I'm a little unsure how to fit one.

[Rick]

Try to estimate accurately the diameter of the bulge on the base of the hilt; that will determine the size of the cup needed.

Then put a wanted ad in Keris Swap.

[A. G. Maisey]

Yes David, I agree that Giovanni was probably talking about KP's, or maybe even more generally, keris from the same geographic area, however, although you and I and other very experienced people may understand this, there are many people who read this Forum who are not particularly well experienced, and without specific reference a general statement such as Giovanni's, could mislead them.

Moreover, although we are accustomed to seeing KP's without pamor, older examples with very simple pamor do exist. I currently own several, and have had others in the past.

What is true is this:- if the pamor in a KP is complex, you can bet on it that it is post 1980.

[GIO]

Hi Alan and David,
yes, I was referring to Panjang type of keris. Sorry for not having well specified that. Moreover I only expessed an opinion since in this part of the world we do not have many chances to examine many specimens and form a valid experience. Interesting what Alan says about old Panjang kerises with pamor. The information adds to our knowledge and demonstrates how complex the world of keris is.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by GIO

Interesting what Alan says about old Panjang kerises with pamor. The information adds to our knowledge and demonstrates how complex the world of keris is.

Hello GIO,

in this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=panjang you can see my clearly antique keris panjang with pamor blade.

Regards,
Detlef

[GIO]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello GIO,

in this thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...hlight=panjang you can see my clearly antique keris panjang with pamor blade.

Regards,
Detlef

Hi Detlef,
Many thanks for showing and compliments for your fine kerises.
Gio

[asomotif]

Originally Posted by RobertGuy

Willem
No, not yet and I'm a little unsure how to fit one.

Hello Robert,

have you been able to remove the hilt ?

Besided the diameter of the bulge of th ehilt, the diameter of the peksi would be helpfull. + maybe the space between hilt and ganja.

Best regards,

Willem

[RobertGuy]

Originally Posted by asomotif

Hello Robert,

have you been able to remove the hilt ?

Besided the diameter of the bulge of th ehilt, the diameter of the peksi would be helpfull. + maybe the space between hilt and ganja.

Best regards,

Willem

No, not yet. I have posted full measurements on the swap forum though.
What is the best way of removing the hilt? Is it best to heat things, like with a hair dryer?

[David]

Originally Posted by RobertGuy

What is the best way of removing the hilt? Is it best to heat things, like with a hair dryer?

Is the hilt firmly fixed Robert, or is there play when you wiggle it?

[RobertGuy]

David
It's rock solid.