Central Javanese keris for comment

Sajen · 8th June 2023, 03:52 PM

Other pictures after completing and giving it care.

Gavin Nugent · 10th June 2023, 04:31 AM

That Mendak is very beautiful too Detlef.

Sajen · 10th June 2023, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Gavin Nugent

That Mendak is very beautiful too Detlef.

Thank you Gav, it coming from my fund.

Regards,
Detlef

A. G. Maisey · 10th June 2023, 08:36 AM

That has come up pretty good Detlef, its nice.

Did you do anything additional to what I suggested?

I don't think I want to add anything to what I've already said, cannot give a legitimate name to the pamor, I think maybe "Banyu Tetes variation" is about as good as I can do.

You're right, the jejeran is not good, this keris could do with something better.

Maybe refit the pendok too, it is not a good fit.

Sajen · 11th June 2023, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

That has come up pretty good Detlef, its nice.

Did you do anything additional to what I suggested?

Thank you Alan. And no, not really but I brushed it with WD40.

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

I don't think I want to add anything to what I've already said, cannot give a legitimate name to the pamor, I think maybe "Banyu Tetes variation" is about as good as I can do.

Thank you again!

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

You're right, the jejeran is not good, this keris could do with something better.

You mean the one in the last pictures, I guess. Which sort of jejeran would fit better?

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Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Maybe refit the pendok too, it is not a good fit.

I guess that you speak about the gap in down? I've noticed that as well and will work on the pendok to let it fit better.

Regards,
Detlef

A. G. Maisey · 11th June 2023, 09:01 AM

Yeah, brushing in the WD40 doesn't do any harm, I usually just drench the blade a few times and let dry out, then brush on some fragrant oil, for this I've been using the same stuff for more than 50 years, it is +/- 50% medicinal paraffin (or baby oil), 45% synthetic sandalwood, 5% kenongo. I've tried natural sandalwood but was not very pleased with the results. Percentages are not critical.

Nothing wrong with the style of the jejeran, another planar hilt just like this would do fine, but the quality of this hilt looks to be very poor, I'd be trying to get something of far better quality.

The pendok:- yes, the poor fit both top & bottom, its fiddly exercise to get this fit right, it takes repeated fitting & refitting.

David · 11th June 2023, 10:28 PM

Your new photos have only reinforced my liking of this keris. While it is good to point out the shortcomings of any particular keris, for me in the end it all comes down to "personality". This is certainly a keris worth having IMHO.

8th June 2023, 03:52 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,409	Other pictures after completing and giving it care. Attached Images

10th June 2023, 04:31 AM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	That Mendak is very beautiful too Detlef.

10th June 2023, 08:36 AM	#4
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	That has come up pretty good Detlef, its nice. Did you do anything additional to what I suggested? I don't think I want to add anything to what I've already said, cannot give a legitimate name to the pamor, I think maybe "Banyu Tetes variation" is about as good as I can do. You're right, the jejeran is not good, this keris could do with something better. Maybe refit the pendok too, it is not a good fit.

11th June 2023, 09:01 AM	#6
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	Yeah, brushing in the WD40 doesn't do any harm, I usually just drench the blade a few times and let dry out, then brush on some fragrant oil, for this I've been using the same stuff for more than 50 years, it is +/- 50% medicinal paraffin (or baby oil), 45% synthetic sandalwood, 5% kenongo. I've tried natural sandalwood but was not very pleased with the results. Percentages are not critical. Nothing wrong with the style of the jejeran, another planar hilt just like this would do fine, but the quality of this hilt looks to be very poor, I'd be trying to get something of far better quality. The pendok:- yes, the poor fit both top & bottom, its fiddly exercise to get this fit right, it takes repeated fitting & refitting.

11th June 2023, 10:28 PM	#7
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Your new photos have only reinforced my liking of this keris. While it is good to point out the shortcomings of any particular keris, for me in the end it all comes down to "personality". This is certainly a keris worth having IMHO.