Authenticity Of Keris

[Rick]

Originally Posted by prime

Rick,
That would leave us at:

(in general) pictures used to get a visual opinion 'first impression' of the item, although it should not be conclusive. (in my opinion, only).

Can be used to identify the dapur, pamor ...etc, though. As far as authenticity...it is difficult.

> it is not possible to gain any idea at all of weight and the distribution of that
> weight, unless the keris is handled. Texture of the material can only be
> guessed at.

Again, all this is my opinion only, (except for the arrowed text, it's marto's).

Well that leaves us with endless possibilities , doesn't it ?

Everything presented is real .
Everything presented is a fake .

If no one can tell why should we even bother discussing keris at all ?

After all we all can't fondle every piece that is presented for discussion can we ?

Sad to know we've been wasting our time .