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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th July 2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 22,844
Posted By tunggulametung
I can see that it's trending :D

I can see that it's trending :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th July 2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,014
Posted By tunggulametung
I just want to add to this interesting discussion...

I just want to add to this interesting discussion that in Indonesian keris society the typical 'raksasa' Cirebon hilt were called 'buta bajang' which means dwarf giant(?)/raksasa...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th June 2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,899
Posted By tunggulametung
Hello Detlef, I meant to say that both hilts are...

Hello Detlef, I meant to say that both hilts are excellent in their own ways :). Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th June 2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,151
Posted By tunggulametung
Not at all Loedjoe :)

Not at all Loedjoe :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th June 2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,899
Posted By tunggulametung
I just wished that this forum has that fun 'like'...

I just wished that this forum has that fun 'like' button :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th June 2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,151
Posted By tunggulametung
I would like to add that generally, well at least...

I would like to add that generally, well at least from Javanese keris knowledge, we can't differentiate just straight and wavy keris. But first we have to speak about dapur or whatever it was called...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th June 2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,151
Posted By tunggulametung
Hello David, I think Alan made an important point...

Hello David, I think Alan made an important point which I missed, to which I'm agree. I also would like to add that perhaps the reason may also differ regionally. It may be difficult to be certain...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th June 2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 32,430
Posted By tunggulametung
Gene, I took this photo from Ensiklopedi Keris...

Gene, I took this photo from Ensiklopedi Keris book. Same character but different style (more comical). I hope it is useful for future reference ;)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th June 2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,151
Posted By tunggulametung
I believe so. Now that is a good question,...

I believe so.
Now that is a good question, but in simple words it may be made to satisfy product mix as in marketing, to fit certain dapur (style) for known or unknown reasons, for artistic...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th June 2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,151
Posted By tunggulametung
Yes, I would call this pamor adeg sapu. Similar...

Yes, I would call this pamor adeg sapu. Similar to this but much finer lines were called adeg mrambut (rambut=hair).
Not an expert here but I think the hilt is original to the blade (the only...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th June 2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,610
Posted By tunggulametung
Ganja is normal for such pamor (to balanced,...

Ganja is normal for such pamor (to balanced, aesthetically).
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th June 2012, 02:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,899
Posted By tunggulametung
Detlef, the sheath is not appropriate for the...

Detlef, the sheath is not appropriate for the hilt :D
I know you didn't buy the blade, but it is nice in its simplicity.
If possible please post larger photo(s) with good focus on the hilt once you...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,149
Posted By tunggulametung
Straight keris again? :D

Straight keris again? :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,151
Posted By tunggulametung
Gene, I vote to not stain this particular blade...

Gene, I vote to not stain this particular blade (some will agree, some will not)--or generally old hopefully antique pieces/with nice patina, just a light coat of oil. The other day I oil my garden...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,662
Posted By tunggulametung
That's normal ;) but if you ever think about...

That's normal ;) but if you ever think about replacing it again a decent or well crafted pendok (used/new) should cost a little while it is not made of or contain precious metal. The hilt is not...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,662
Posted By tunggulametung
Hello Jean, yes I think so, but I'm not well...

Hello Jean, yes I think so, but I'm not well trained to differentiate which part of Java; my wild guess is Jogja (I don't know how it differ from Mataram :o) just because I remember that it should...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2012, 04:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,910
Posted By tunggulametung
I think you are right Alan :)

I think you are right Alan :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2012, 02:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,910
Posted By tunggulametung
I don't know Alan, but way to many what appear to...

I don't know Alan, but way to many what appear to me as repair scratches :shrug: and probably because I've seen the practice (the modification) quite often.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2012, 01:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,910
Posted By tunggulametung
The blade is Madura, hilt is Central Java, the...

The blade is Madura, hilt is Central Java, the sheath may has been modified from ladrang Madura (attached sample from this (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=123) thread to show how the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2012, 01:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,662
Posted By tunggulametung
The hilt is Surakarta/Central Java while the...

The hilt is Surakarta/Central Java while the sheath is Yogyakarta. The blade, I'm not smart with that one :o At the first sight it is quite interesting, but looking at how the ricikan (details) were...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th June 2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 32,430
Posted By tunggulametung
You're welcome Jean. Yes Bayu/Vayu, the lord of...

You're welcome Jean. Yes Bayu/Vayu, the lord of wind, in wayang art he is often depicted with pancanaka thumbnail. Remember we have Bayu and Bima as keris hilt as well :)

I quote this from...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th June 2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,680
Posted By tunggulametung
Thanks asomotif. Theaterplay? :rolleyes::D:D I...

Thanks asomotif. Theaterplay? :rolleyes::D:D I recognize tonil as a kind of theater but not toneelspel. I'll be more careful about captions and translations in the future.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th June 2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 32,430
Posted By tunggulametung
Hello Alan, I'm not wayang expert but I'm certain...

Hello Alan, I'm not wayang expert but I'm certain gelung is a valid wayang term. However I check the link that I gave last night and Bayu should use Ketu Dewa (god turban) in Javanese term, not...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th June 2012, 05:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 32,430
Posted By tunggulametung
I'm certain your keris holder is Bima. It is told...

I'm certain your keris holder is Bima. It is told that the snake around his neck will bite him to death if he ever lied. The reference that you use is Bima, a Sundanese 3 dimensional puppet.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th June 2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,151
Posted By tunggulametung
Oh, come on...

Oh, come on...
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