My first keris (circa 1992)

[rasdan]

Hi Ian,

I think there is a possibility that this keris used to be a straight Tuban keris, but luks are probably added later by grinding or reshaping the blade. Perhaps Alan can comment further on this for us to be sure.

[David]

Originally Posted by rasdan

Hi Ian,

I think there is a possibility that this keris used to be a straight Tuban keris, but luks are probably added later by grinding or reshaping the blade. Perhaps Alan can comment further on this for us to be sure.

I can't say i see evidence this blade was once straight. The pamor seems to bend along gently with the curves of the blade.
I do wonder is the gonjo might be a replacement (not recently mind you, but some time ago). It does not seem to show the same wear, colour or grain structure as the rest of this keris.

[rasdan]

Originally Posted by David

I can't say i see evidence this blade was once straight. The pamor seems to bend along gently with the curves of the blade.

Yes, I understand about the pamor, I just get a feeling it was modified. Maybe I am wrong. We need to ask Alan if it is possible to modify a straight blade with that results.

[A. G. Maisey]

I'll consider myself asked Rasdan, but I'd like to stay out of this discussion, to my mind this keris is a revised remnant, and I really cannot make any relevant comments.

Please accept my apologies.

[rasdan]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

I'll consider myself asked Rasdan, but I'd like to stay out of this discussion, to my mind this keris is a revised remnant, and I really cannot make any relevant comments.

Please accept my apologies.

Understood Alan. Thank you for your kind reply.

[Ian]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

I'll consider myself asked Rasdan, but I'd like to stay out of this discussion, to my mind this keris is a revised remnant, and I really cannot make any relevant comments.

Please accept my apologies.

Alan,

Thank you for your short but carefully chosen words. A "revised remnant" suggests to me that you think this one may be an assemblage of unrelated parts or has been modified in some way. You don't need to amplify. Neither bother me in this case. I have a sentimental attachment to it. I bought it in the company of a dear friend who tragically died a few months later from a brain hemorrhage. She persuaded me that I should have at least one keris in my life. It was an inexpensive purchase as I recall, around $40 if I remember correctly.

[A. G. Maisey]

Understood perfectly Ian, I also have a few keris to which I have a strong emotional attachment, but if evaluated on any other basis than emotion, are best left in peace.

I said I would not comment, but I will clarify;- I do not want to comment on the blade, but the entire package is OK, the dress items are typical Jogja.