keris identification..

BluErf · 25th March 2007, 04:12 AM

Btw, Zartane, your keris blade is of the more uncommon type from N. Malaysia/S. Thailand - it has contrasting pamor. You notice that cloud-like patch that extends from the base of the blade to the tip. That is the pamor material. Normally, pamor on such Pandai Saras blades do not have clear pamor lines like in Bugis and Javanese blades. The material is often this misty, crystalline metal, and is called pamor miang. That material will contrast against the darker steel core, especially when washed in citric acid.

zartane · 25th March 2007, 07:25 AM

thanks for the explaination.. does this mean that the hilt and the blade does not match?? or the blade is not suitable for a tajong hilt?? and any spesific tips on how to clean the blade?? btw, the blade has a nice scent/smell that i like which makes me reluctant to clean it cause it might wipe the scent as well..

BluErf · 25th March 2007, 01:32 PM

Hi Zartane,

A tajong hilt can go with either a straight or a wavy pandai saras blade. Sometimes, it even has a carita blade.

Judging from the rust, you'd need to use citric acid to get the rust off. The scent will probably be removed, but if you can get your own scented oil, you can keep the blade smelling nice after cleaning it.

zartane · 25th March 2007, 03:11 PM

thanks again.. so, what category do you think my blade is?? wavy pandai saras or what?? because i understand now that pandai saras does not have pamor but my blade does have a diamond shape.. and where can i get citric acid??

David · 25th March 2007, 09:10 PM

Zartane, a lemon or a lime has citric acid in it. No need to deal with any chemicals.
Great post Kai Wee, very informative and well illustrated as usual.

A nice keris tajong has been on my wish list for some time now. Thanks for helping me know what to look for.

25th March 2007, 07:25 AM	#2
zartane Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 38	thanks for the explaination.. does this mean that the hilt and the blade does not match?? or the blade is not suitable for a tajong hilt?? and any spesific tips on how to clean the blade?? btw, the blade has a nice scent/smell that i like which makes me reluctant to clean it cause it might wipe the scent as well.. Last edited by zartane; 25th March 2007 at 07:35 AM. Reason: adding some questions..

25th March 2007, 04:12 AM	#1
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Btw, Zartane, your keris blade is of the more uncommon type from N. Malaysia/S. Thailand - it has contrasting pamor. You notice that cloud-like patch that extends from the base of the blade to the tip. That is the pamor material. Normally, pamor on such Pandai Saras blades do not have clear pamor lines like in Bugis and Javanese blades. The material is often this misty, crystalline metal, and is called pamor miang. That material will contrast against the darker steel core, especially when washed in citric acid.

25th March 2007, 01:32 PM	#3
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Hi Zartane, A tajong hilt can go with either a straight or a wavy pandai saras blade. Sometimes, it even has a carita blade. Judging from the rust, you'd need to use citric acid to get the rust off. The scent will probably be removed, but if you can get your own scented oil, you can keep the blade smelling nice after cleaning it.

25th March 2007, 03:11 PM	#4
zartane Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 38	thanks again.. so, what category do you think my blade is?? wavy pandai saras or what?? because i understand now that pandai saras does not have pamor but my blade does have a diamond shape.. and where can i get citric acid??

25th March 2007, 09:10 PM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	Zartane, a lemon or a lime has citric acid in it. No need to deal with any chemicals. Great post Kai Wee, very informative and well illustrated as usual. A nice keris tajong has been on my wish list for some time now. Thanks for helping me know what to look for.