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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th January 2026, 02:16 PM
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Posted By Sajen
The blades of Minang keris are always not of high...

The blades of Minang keris are always not of high quality, it's always the dress which is made from highly regarded materials.
Here one from my collection, similar blade, handle and buntut of the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th January 2026, 01:35 PM
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Views: 8,317
Posted By Sajen
The plastic buntut would have been a replacement...

The plastic buntut would have been a replacement for a lost ivory buntut. ;)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th January 2026, 09:47 AM
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Posted By Sajen
Both, garnets and rubies can scratch glass,...

Both, garnets and rubies can scratch glass, rubies have a hardness from 9 on the Mohs scala, garnets between 6,5 and 7,5. Glas has a hardness from 6. With the thick gilding I guess that the stones...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th January 2026, 07:29 PM
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Posted By Sajen
Hi Thomas, Wow, a great Minangkabau keris...

Hi Thomas,

Wow, a great Minangkabau keris and a well done restore job! Also when I imagine that the original foot could have looked a little bit different.
The blade is very typical for this...
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