Malay keris with very old Javanese blade?

[A. G. Maisey]

Detlef, once interpretation of standardised forms are removed from a dominant governing authority they tend to vary so widely that it becomes almost impossible to identify exactly what the point of either geographical or historical origin is. I'm not thinking of only keris here.

I think that this keris of yours probably falls into that basket.

I've looked at it -- only the blade -- and tried to apply what I think is a fairly solid foundation for analysis. My conclusion might be correct, partly correct, or totally wrong, but I have used a tool that is more than just an opinion based on generality.

This rigidity of logic might not be everybody's cup of tea, but I do feel that any opinion must be able to be supported by more than just subjective beliefs.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

I've looked at it -- only the blade -- and tried to apply what I think is a fairly solid foundation for analysis. My conclusion might be correct, partly correct, or totally wrong, but I have used a tool that is more than just an opinion based on generality.

This rigidity of logic might not be everybody's cup of tea, but I do feel that any opinion must be able to be supported by more than just subjective beliefs.

Exactly this course of action you use makes your comments worthy for me.

[A. G. Maisey]

Thank you Detlef.