BUGIS KERIS 9 LUK for comments or fun

[Alam Shah]

Hi Willem,

If it's not too much to ask, could you post 2 pictures.
1) A close-up of the base of the blade, (sample).
2) A close-up of the sheath where the blade rest in its sheath, (sample).

Thanks,
Shah

[asomotif]

Dear Shah,

Thank you for the toli toli instructions.
I will try to find a nice modest cord somewhere.

I will make some better pictures of blade and the fit in the scabbard too.

Best regards,
Willem

[Newsteel]

The blade is good and the greneng are still in good shape. Scabbard may not be original but it is old, probably the initial owner replaced it due to damage and well lasted until it got to your hands.

[asomotif]

The additional pictures, still far from perfect

[Alam Shah]

Originally Posted by asomotif

The additional pictures, still far from perfect

Thank you, Willem. Good enough for my purpose.
I stand firm with my initial opinion that the old sheath is not original to the blade. However, it does adequately house the blade nicely.

The blade is Sumatran, imho... a very nicely made ganja-iras piece. It looks even better with these newer pictures. Thank you for sharing.

[asomotif]

Dear Alam,

Do you have any idea on the age of this blade ?

[Alam Shah]

Originally Posted by asomotif

Dear Alam,

Do you have any idea on the age of this blade ?

I'm sorry Willem, age-wise... I'm not sure. Perhaps other might be able to assist.