Authenticity Of Keris

[Alam Shah]

Don't be sad, Rick, What i mean is, of course there are things to talk about.
As mentioned by nechesh, below; my exact sentiments...

> There is so much we can talk about when it comes to keris without dealing
> with the business of authenticating weapons from inadequate photographs.
> We would also find ourselves less susceptible to charlatans and
> unscrupuluous dealers who would use this forum as a staging point to sell
> forgeries to a manipulated audience.
> Not that i am implying that this has necessarily been the case in this
> thread.

I, for one, would like to see pictures of nice pieces. I do appreciate the beauty of clear picture pieces, whether there old or new keris.
As for authenticating pieces...er...who am i to judge? I can give opinions, but it will be my own...and not to be taken as assessment of the piece.

I hope this clears up matters. I would like it see this forum as a cool (dispute-free) place to express own opinion of presented pieces.

Therefore, I'm sorry if i hurt your feelings...