New Keris Owner

kai · 17th May 2006, 12:33 PM

Hello Alam Shah,

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Afaik, blade standing on it's tip have 2 methods. The physics method, like you mentioned, balancing on its tip with no magic required and the esoteric method supposedly from horizontal position rising up to a vertical position.

So, has anyone of the esteemed forumites witnessed that esoteric method in action?

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Btw, congrats Kai on your new bahari... a lovely blade.

Thanks! I'm kinda sorry that Adni and I were so close. (OTOH, I've been overbid by a few cents once...)

BTW, you also got a great deal on that MK patrem, I think...

Please post pics once it arrives!

Regards,
Kai

nechesh · 17th May 2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kai

Hello Alam Shah,
So, has anyone of the esteemed forumites witnessed that esoteric method in action?

Kai, even if i were to see the "esoteric" method performed i would remain highly skeptical. I have the pleasure of knowing a few good stage magicians. Any of them could easily accomplish this as an illustion with very little preparation.
Understand that i am a great believer in the esoteric and magick. But i have also seen an extraordinary amount of charlatans in this field. I am automatically wary of anyone who feels the need to do tricks with a keris to "prove" it's esoteric powers.

Alam Shah · 17th May 2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kai

So, has anyone of the esteemed forumites witnessed that esoteric method in action?

Well, I haven't seen any.

But then as Nechesh said, even if you have, it's still "remain highly skeptical". I will not ponder on the esoteric part...it's quite subjective. Let's ponder into the balancing aspect, it's quite interesting and fun.

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BTW, you also got a great deal on that MK patrem, I think...

Please post pics once it arrives!

Just collected it today. I guess it's a good deal. Will post it in a new thread. Something to ask.

Alam Shah

sabertasche · 17th May 2006, 08:42 PM

Ok guys, why would I want to balance my keris? This is the first time I've heard of this. What is the cutural/religious.mystical significance of this? I only have 1 keris in my collection. Although to my eyes it is a thing of beauty, I had not considered any mystical attributes. Should I??

Greg

Rick · 18th May 2006, 12:05 AM

Greg , I think that is a matter for each collector to decide on his own .

Either you believe or you don't .

Scattered ; waiting on those pics ....

scatteredminds · 18th May 2006, 04:06 AM

Here are some more pictures.

scatteredminds · 18th May 2006, 04:13 AM

Does anyone know I can/should clean the blade. I am such a newb that I am afraid I will damage the blade. Does anyone know someone in Winnipeg or Canada for that matter that does cleaning professionally. Sorry about the picture quality. My sons digital is not great. When I can find a better camera I will take more pictures.

Rick · 18th May 2006, 04:40 AM

The blade is fine .
The pictures ......... well

We really need to see the entire pattern on each side of the blade in focus .

For care of the blade ...
A little keris oil maybe ; no more than that for now .

BTW , if you're going to pursue your interest in keris please buy from reputable dealers rather than electronic auctions .

18th May 2006, 12:05 AM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	The Esoteric Greg , I think that is a matter for each collector to decide on his own . Either you believe or you don't . Scattered ; waiting on those pics ....

18th May 2006, 04:06 AM	#6
scatteredminds Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8	Here are some more pictures. Attached Images

17th May 2006, 08:42 PM	#4
sabertasche Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 149	Ok guys, why would I want to balance my keris? This is the first time I've heard of this. What is the cutural/religious.mystical significance of this? I only have 1 keris in my collection. Although to my eyes it is a thing of beauty, I had not considered any mystical attributes. Should I?? Greg

18th May 2006, 04:13 AM	#7
scatteredminds Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8	Does anyone know I can/should clean the blade. I am such a newb that I am afraid I will damage the blade. Does anyone know someone in Winnipeg or Canada for that matter that does cleaning professionally. Sorry about the picture quality. My sons digital is not great. When I can find a better camera I will take more pictures.

18th May 2006, 04:40 AM	#8
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	The blade is fine . The pictures ......... well We really need to see the entire pattern on each side of the blade in focus . For care of the blade ... A little keris oil maybe ; no more than that for now . BTW , if you're going to pursue your interest in keris please buy from reputable dealers rather than electronic auctions .