What Constitutes a Kraton Keris?

[Alam Shah]

Originally Posted by Pangeran Datu

Hello Alam Shah,
Do you mean Javanese palaces in general, or just the palaces of Yogya and Solo?( BTW, Yogya and Solo are both Sultanates too).

Whichever you like or can comment about.

Originally Posted by Pangeran Datu

I am aware of differences in keris protocols among palaces (even between Yogya and Solo), although I am unaware of any standard for their classification. Someone will no doubt enlighten me/us.

Let me clarify, when I mentioned classification, I'm refering to category for us to tell apart.

Originally Posted by Pangeran Datu

BTW,WRT Tameng Sari... The version of the legend I know: Tameng Sari was the name of the owner of the keris, whom Hang Tuah defeated while on a visit to Java. The keris was subsequently presented to him by the king of Majapait.

Let's not talk about Taming Sari legends. There are many unconfirmed variation of the legend. Lets based on facts, shall we?