First Keris

t_c · 7th June 2007, 06:22 AM

ganjawulung
No disturbance at all, I like to hear everyone's questions and answers - we all learn that way. Keep the questions coming!

Cheers

kai · 7th June 2007, 10:32 PM

Hello TC,

Congrats! Make sure to post pics of the finished scabbard - that's some beautifully grained wood!

Regards,
Kai

kai · 7th June 2007, 10:37 PM

Hello Ganja,

I also like both hulu on the left, especially the upper one may also look good with your ensemble. But I agree that the lower right one is probably the nicest (and apparently quite old) example with interesting pendokok!

Short of an authentic Bugis blade like Rick's Sepokal, you could also try to find a fitting Javanese blade since trade blades of good quality are pretty frequently found with keris from Sulawesi...

Regards,
Kai

ganjawulung · 8th June 2007, 03:12 AM

Thanks Kay,

Hopefully in a couple weeks, I will complete this sheath with the right keris. I've got one, and I returned it to the seller, because of no good appearance in the sekar kacang and greneng on the tail. Wavy (bugis?) keris with quite good pamor. But no good garap of work of art...
Anyway, thanks your kind attention.

Ganjawulung

PenangsangII · 8th June 2007, 11:00 AM

Pak Ganjawulung,

Bugis kerises are meant to be used as weapon, so they are normally not beautiful (artistically), but believe you me, the appealing point of Bugis blades is the macho image.

I suggest that you find a solid and robust bugis sepokal to be dressed in your sarung & hulu.

ganjawulung · 11th June 2007, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PenangsangII

.. Bugis kerises are meant to be used as weapon, so they are normally not beautiful (artistically), but believe you me, the appealing point of Bugis blades is the macho image.

I suggest that you find a solid and robust bugis sepokal to be dressed in your sarung & hulu.

Dear (Ario) Penangsang Part Two (?),
This Bugis blade was sent to me from East Java last Saturday. The "pasikutan" (appearance, sorry for using Javanese term on this Bugis), is quite robust. Good iron, but too much corrosion on the core side. The pesi was wax-sealed in a Javanese/Solonese hilt. (Pls see the pictures). Do I need to send it back? Please, your advise, Penangsang...

Ganjawulung

Alam Shah · 11th June 2007, 05:33 AM

Made in the style of Bugis blades... but might not be...

Just my 2 cents opinion.

PenangsangII · 11th June 2007, 06:09 AM

Pak Ganja,

Got the nick from my late grandfather who used to liken my temperement to that of Arya Penangsang

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Regarding the sepokal, like Alam Shah had said, I am not too sure whether that is a true blue Bugis or a keris from other regions, looks like a sepokal though.

I saw Raja Gunadala at the base of your keris (looks like a human figure?), I suggest that you keep it. Very nice old blade, and I would like to see it the bugis hulu and sarung before commenting any further.

8th June 2007, 11:00 AM	#5
PenangsangII Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 401	matching bugis blade Pak Ganjawulung, Bugis kerises are meant to be used as weapon, so they are normally not beautiful (artistically), but believe you me, the appealing point of Bugis blades is the macho image. I suggest that you find a solid and robust bugis sepokal to be dressed in your sarung & hulu.

11th June 2007, 05:33 AM	#7
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Made in the style of Bugis blades... but might not be... Just my 2 cents opinion. Last edited by Alam Shah; 11th June 2007 at 06:29 AM.

7th June 2007, 06:22 AM	#1
t_c Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ca, usa Posts: 92	ganjawulung No disturbance at all, I like to hear everyone's questions and answers - we all learn that way. Keep the questions coming! Cheers

7th June 2007, 10:32 PM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello TC, Congrats! Make sure to post pics of the finished scabbard - that's some beautifully grained wood! Regards, Kai

7th June 2007, 10:37 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Ganja, I also like both hulu on the left, especially the upper one may also look good with your ensemble. But I agree that the lower right one is probably the nicest (and apparently quite old) example with interesting pendokok! Short of an authentic Bugis blade like Rick's Sepokal, you could also try to find a fitting Javanese blade since trade blades of good quality are pretty frequently found with keris from Sulawesi... Regards, Kai

8th June 2007, 03:12 AM	#4
ganjawulung Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: J a k a r t a Posts: 991	Thanks Kay, Hopefully in a couple weeks, I will complete this sheath with the right keris. I've got one, and I returned it to the seller, because of no good appearance in the sekar kacang and greneng on the tail. Wavy (bugis?) keris with quite good pamor. But no good garap of work of art... Anyway, thanks your kind attention. Ganjawulung

11th June 2007, 06:09 AM	#8
PenangsangII Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 401	Pak Ganja, Got the nick from my late grandfather who used to liken my temperement to that of Arya Penangsang . Regarding the sepokal, like Alam Shah had said, I am not too sure whether that is a true blue Bugis or a keris from other regions, looks like a sepokal though. I saw Raja Gunadala at the base of your keris (looks like a human figure?), I suggest that you keep it. Very nice old blade, and I would like to see it the bugis hulu and sarung before commenting any further.