" Death Shroud" Pamor ??

Rick · 26th March 2006, 12:16 AM

Today I met up with Naga Sasra , Mick and Andrew .
Needless to say I am suffering from keris overload and must process all I have seen for a few days .

Kai Wee , the consensus was that the tombak blade is not new and is in fact laid over a core . Exciting news for me !

The gentlemen I met with today are of the finest order and I am very grateful for a chance to absorb some of their extensive cumulative knowledge in the field of keris .

/oh yeah , they're great guys too !!

BluErf · 26th March 2006, 03:13 AM

Ooh!! Now, that calls for pictures when the item is safely in your hands, Rick!

Andrew · 26th March 2006, 04:21 AM

What a great day! Many, many thanks to Naga Sasra and his lovely wife for their generous hospitality. It was great seeing Rick and Mick again, and I feel truly privileged to have had the opportunity to see and handle so many wonderful keris and tombak today.

You guys are incredibly generous with your experience and knowlege. Thank you for sharing and entertaining my endless queries of "so...what am I looking at here?"

nechesh · 26th March 2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

What a great day! Many, many thanks to Naga Sasra and his lovely wife for their generous hospitality. It was great seeing Rick and Mick again, and I feel truly privileged to have had the opportunity to see and handle so many wonderful keris and tombak today.

You guys are incredibly generous with your experience and knowlege. Thank you for sharing and entertaining my endless queries of "so...what am I looking at here?"

Careful Andrew!!! Sounds like you might be developing a dangerous appreciation for keris. In that company who could blame you.....but your Dhamafia pallies might just wack ya if you don't watch out!

Rick · 26th March 2006, 04:05 PM

I thought our peerless leader showed great resolution in the face of such temptations ......

On the other hand I was unabashedly bowled over .

Rick · 31st March 2006, 10:00 PM

UPS just dropped off the tombak .
Some dimensions 17 3/4" in scabbard , blade is 9 1/2" long slightly leaf shaped and 1 1/8" wide by almost 3/4" thick at the base tapering to a fairly thick point . The tang is almost 5 3/4" long and sturdy .

Comments and observations ?

Andrew · 1st April 2006, 02:40 AM

I have a comment: your photography skills are really getting quite good!

I saw this thing in person and didn't notice the details I see in your pix.

Nice job.

Andrew · 1st April 2006, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

I thought our peerless leader showed great resolution in the face of such temptations ......

On the other hand I was unabashedly bowled over .

I was slack-jawed myself.

While I am happily married, I can still appreciate beauty in other women.

26th March 2006, 12:16 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	I Have Been To School Today I met up with Naga Sasra , Mick and Andrew . Needless to say I am suffering from keris overload and must process all I have seen for a few days . Kai Wee , the consensus was that the tombak blade is not new and is in fact laid over a core . Exciting news for me ! The gentlemen I met with today are of the finest order and I am very grateful for a chance to absorb some of their extensive cumulative knowledge in the field of keris . /oh yeah , they're great guys too !!

31st March 2006, 10:00 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Pictures Added UPS just dropped off the tombak . Some dimensions 17 3/4" in scabbard , blade is 9 1/2" long slightly leaf shaped and 1 1/8" wide by almost 3/4" thick at the base tapering to a fairly thick point . The tang is almost 5 3/4" long and sturdy . Comments and observations ? Attached Images

26th March 2006, 03:13 AM	#2
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Ooh!! Now, that calls for pictures when the item is safely in your hands, Rick!

26th March 2006, 04:21 AM	#3
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	What a great day! Many, many thanks to Naga Sasra and his lovely wife for their generous hospitality. It was great seeing Rick and Mick again, and I feel truly privileged to have had the opportunity to see and handle so many wonderful keris and tombak today. You guys are incredibly generous with your experience and knowlege. Thank you for sharing and entertaining my endless queries of "so...what am I looking at here?"

26th March 2006, 04:05 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	I thought our peerless leader showed great resolution in the face of such temptations ...... On the other hand I was unabashedly bowled over .

1st April 2006, 02:40 AM	#7
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I have a comment: your photography skills are really getting quite good! I saw this thing in person and didn't notice the details I see in your pix. Nice job.