Keris? or....

kai · 18th August 2019, 03:16 PM

Hello Wayne,

search for keris buda.

Possibly of fairly recent manufacture since original ones are rare (crude craftsmanship; the rough undulated edges certainly look weird). Alan will be better qualified to comment - some more pics might help though.

Regards,
Kai

Anthony G. · 19th August 2019, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kai

Hello Wayne,

search for keris buda.

Possibly of fairly recent manufacture since original ones are rare (crude craftsmanship; the rough undulated edges certainly look weird). Alan will be better qualified to comment - some more pics might help though.

Regards,
Kai

There are many replicas keris around or should I said modified keris that is passed off as antique. Even HK antique shops that sell China factories made replica Chinese antiques which is pass off as real antique to buyers. Their craftsmanship is so good that it even fools experts from reputable auction house.

So Beware!

Rick · 19th August 2019, 04:14 AM

I like this Buda-esque keris; I couldn't speak to its age, the blade resembles knapped flint or obsidian.
If it's new I'm a bit surprised that it hasn't been 'aged' more.

A. G. Maisey · 20th August 2019, 01:52 PM

To me it looks like an attempt at a Keris Buda that has been abandoned before completion. In its present state even Blind Freddy would not be sucked in.

It does appear to have some age in the fittings, so maybe pre-WWII.

18th August 2019, 03:16 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Wayne, search for keris buda. Possibly of fairly recent manufacture since original ones are rare (crude craftsmanship; the rough undulated edges certainly look weird). Alan will be better qualified to comment - some more pics might help though. Regards, Kai

19th August 2019, 04:14 AM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,349	I like this Buda-esque keris; I couldn't speak to its age, the blade resembles knapped flint or obsidian. If it's new I'm a bit surprised that it hasn't been 'aged' more.

20th August 2019, 01:52 PM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,054	To me it looks like an attempt at a Keris Buda that has been abandoned before completion. In its present state even Blind Freddy would not be sucked in. It does appear to have some age in the fittings, so maybe pre-WWII.