Methuk To Mendak

Rick · 2nd November 2010, 02:34 AM

The Keris Buda I have seen have a separate Gonjo topped off with a Methuk (for the most part) as is seen in many Tombak .

Can we accept that this was a common early form of securing the Gonjo to the Wilah ?

I wonder; if this is so; at what time or era did the Mendak start to replace the Methuk in the development timeline of the keris in Jawa ?

Rick

David · 2nd November 2010, 03:05 PM

People look, but don't respond, probably because they don't have any answers. That's alright, neither do i

,but i do think it is an interesting question.

Gustav · 2nd November 2010, 03:31 PM

Also not an answer, but some more questions:

is it possible, the early keris (with methuk) could be used also like spearheads?

If yes, how long was this praktice applicated?

Is the use of methuk bound to the phenomena of rectangular pesi?

What are the practical advantages using a rectangular pesi, regarding the early keris?

Rick · 2nd November 2010, 07:17 PM

" Is the use of methuk bound to the phenomena of rectangular pesi? "

Not as far as I can see .

Round pesi on tombak have methuks .

Gustav · 2nd November 2010, 07:51 PM

Thank you Rick

I wasn't clear enough, my question should be:

Is the use of methuk ON KERIS bound to the phenomena of rectangular pesi?

Rick · 3rd November 2010, 01:32 PM

Sorry Gustav, I have no answer to your question .
I simply do not know enough .

2nd November 2010, 02:34 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	Methuk To Mendak The Keris Buda I have seen have a separate Gonjo topped off with a Methuk (for the most part) as is seen in many Tombak . Can we accept that this was a common early form of securing the Gonjo to the Wilah ? I wonder; if this is so; at what time or era did the Mendak start to replace the Methuk in the development timeline of the keris in Jawa ? Rick

2nd November 2010, 03:05 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,024	People look, but don't respond, probably because they don't have any answers. That's alright, neither do i ,but i do think it is an interesting question.

2nd November 2010, 03:31 PM	#3
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,196	Also not an answer, but some more questions: is it possible, the early keris (with methuk) could be used also like spearheads? If yes, how long was this praktice applicated? Is the use of methuk bound to the phenomena of rectangular pesi? What are the practical advantages using a rectangular pesi, regarding the early keris?

2nd November 2010, 07:17 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	" Is the use of methuk bound to the phenomena of rectangular pesi? " Not as far as I can see . Round pesi on tombak have methuks .

2nd November 2010, 07:51 PM	#5
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,196	Thank you Rick I wasn't clear enough, my question should be: Is the use of methuk ON KERIS bound to the phenomena of rectangular pesi?

3rd November 2010, 01:32 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	Sorry Gustav, I have no answer to your question . I simply do not know enough .