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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th March 2011, 05:49 PM
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Posted By tunggulametung
In regard with rework matter, I limit my novice...

In regard with rework matter, I limit my novice understanding as per below (unless anyone else suggest otherwise):
Original putut: intended and made from scratch up to finish as dapur putut
Not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2011, 10:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 45,505
Posted By tunggulametung
Sure :), along with gondorukem which I have try...

Sure :), along with gondorukem which I have try and find not suitable. More soon.

@ mandaukudi: If I may suggest, hot water method first before other heat sources ;) :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th March 2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 29,194
Posted By tunggulametung
Why? I hope it is not because of my comment.

Why? I hope it is not because of my comment.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd March 2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 45,505
Posted By tunggulametung
Pine tar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_tar)...

Pine tar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_tar) might be the one used to seal the rope that wrap the hilt, just a guess since it has similar properties with Tien Ta Yao Gin ;):D, maybe one of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2011, 12:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 45,505
Posted By tunggulametung
I'm not familiar with it but this gutta percha...

I'm not familiar with it but this gutta percha (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gutta-percha) (getah perca) really looks like one on mandau indeed :).

I would like to add: this could be the one used...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd March 2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 45,505
Posted By tunggulametung
Migueldiaz, thanks, I recognized this as kluwih...

Migueldiaz, thanks, I recognized this as kluwih in Java. I will try to experiment sometime ;):)

I read some articles about what might be used on mandau: nyatu/nyatoh and sambun, some mention getah...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st March 2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 29,194
Posted By tunggulametung
In my humble knowledge, although possible and...

In my humble knowledge, although possible and example may exist, contrary to western believe that many putut and other blade with character carving are rework pieces, they simply are not.

Not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th March 2011, 05:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 45,505
Posted By tunggulametung
I have a kalis tang that appear to be fixed with...

I have a kalis tang that appear to be fixed with Tien Ta Yao Gin :eek: at least the odor and color matched :D. It appear to be used to lacquer the cord on the hilt as well. It is easy to find in Java...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th March 2011, 11:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,196
Posted By tunggulametung
This is aksara jawa. I can't make it into...

This is aksara jawa. I can't make it into meaningful word, but maybe name of a place in Netherlands? (the way it reads is similar to Breda and the 'hg' is more Dutch than Indonesian) I mention some...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,995
Posted By tunggulametung
I think the style is correct and I'm agree that...

I think the style is correct and I'm agree that it just needs to be thinner. :)

Photo source: KITLV
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 55,930
Posted By tunggulametung
Henk, I'm not sure about the correct name but I'm...

Henk, I'm not sure about the correct name but I'm guessing an evolution of kudi (which is no longer a popular tool), the shape is somewhat (more popular) bendo-heavy chopping utility knife and...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th February 2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,573
Posted By tunggulametung
Yes I'm aware of that. Thank you for your note :)

Yes I'm aware of that. Thank you for your note :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th February 2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,573
Posted By tunggulametung
Spot on! Example C is what I'm trying to explain...

Spot on! Example C is what I'm trying to explain in my previous post. That collar type might be one of the good hint then. Thank you for providing the examples I know I can learn from you! :)

I...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th February 2011, 10:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,573
Posted By tunggulametung
Thanks David, it is clear that I need to learn...

Thanks David, it is clear that I need to learn how to compose a better English sentences when seeking for answer/confirmation in a discussion board ;) Again not my intention to debate or win my...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th February 2011, 10:44 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,573
Posted By tunggulametung
Well yes it is a discussion forum and not a...

Well yes it is a discussion forum and not a debate forum but debate or let say argument is integral part of discussion so often we don't realize however it is an important aspect to build a good...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th February 2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,573
Posted By tunggulametung
I'm sorry if you perceive that way but also not...

I'm sorry if you perceive that way but also not my intention. We are here to discuss.

Have a good day :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th February 2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,573
Posted By tunggulametung
Now you seems very sure that it is Central Java...

Now you seems very sure that it is Central Java (where form, I'm agree speaking from modern understanding), you mention at first 'no idea at all where it might have been made' then 'very probable...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd February 2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,573
Posted By tunggulametung
I think we can be sure that this particular hilt...

I think we can be sure that this particular hilt is collected in Cirebon but as Alan suggested, it might be coming from somewhere else even it is equally possible to be made over there. Banyumas is...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th January 2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,573
Posted By tunggulametung
More pictures... Raden Adipati Wira with his...

More pictures... Raden Adipati Wira with his amazing collection and (once mine) carved horn hilt which is said coming from Cirebon (or surrounding :D).
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th January 2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,573
Posted By tunggulametung
Hello guys, I guess I owe this following post and...

Hello guys, I guess I owe this following post and it is due. I've been exchanging some PMs with Detlef much earlier but here it goes.

This hilt is coming from a Cirebonese friend from whom I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 53,727
Posted By tunggulametung
Wink In case this is not known already to some...

In case this is not known already to some readers, lanun in modern Malay/Indonesian is synonymous to perompak/bajak laut = pirate.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th January 2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,915
Posted By tunggulametung
I could be wrong but I think the character on...

I could be wrong but I think the character on hilt might be Astrajingga (lit. red arrow/weapon?), also known as Sastrajingga (lit. red teaching/knowledge?), popular as Cepot in Sunda region. He is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st January 2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,967
Posted By tunggulametung
This two from Dharmatma sure is joy to dance...

This two from Dharmatma sure is joy to dance along depends on ones mood:
http://youtu.be/lvTgPoFdUQ4
http://youtu.be/y9-V41jFOTE

So, you're quite an audiophile I see. I still sometime swish a...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st January 2011, 01:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,584
Posted By tunggulametung
Hello Asomotif, I think I can firmly answer this....

Hello Asomotif, I think I can firmly answer this. Yes, there is a narrow domestic market for such item for different purposes ;) but generally speaking as jimat/charm. From my observation the Semar...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st January 2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,629
Posted By tunggulametung
Hello Neo, if I understand correctly, you have...

Hello Neo, if I understand correctly, you have the reason to believe that your keris are coming from Jenggala and Majapahit, that is to say estimated 11-12 and 13-16 century keris. If I may learn...
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