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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th August 2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,306
Posted By sirek
thank you for your comment, because the low...

thank you for your comment,

because the low contrast it is difficult to get a good picture
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th August 2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,306
Posted By sirek
I know there are also versions for hanging on the...

I know there are also versions for hanging on the wall
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th August 2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,306
Posted By sirek
Arrow Please more information about this keris

After some cleaning an a pineapple-bath, I would appreciate to hear your comments/information about this keris.

The buntut is made of horn.

There is a leather strap under the warangka, it sits...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th August 2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,662
Posted By sirek
[QUOTE=asomotif]EEK :eek: this one is really...

[QUOTE=asomotif]EEK :eek: this one is really over the top. ;)

This model is even exhibited in a museum (muzium perak- Malaysia) :rolleyes:

Therefore I do not see it as a tourist keris, but...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 12th August 2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,662
Posted By sirek
Arrow Who did not have a naga keris from Madura ;)

Who did not have a naga keris from Madura ;)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th August 2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,662
Posted By sirek
Hello Joshua, I doubt that this keris is old...

Hello Joshua,

I doubt that this keris is old :shrug:
the hilt looks that it's made of some sort of resin
(The overall appearance and the visible air bubbles on the bottom)

But I like the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th July 2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,958
Posted By sirek
Thank you all for the information and sharing...

Thank you all for the information and sharing these interesting explanations.

Perhaps this picture shows more clearly what is meant /explained
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd July 2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,958
Posted By sirek
When I began reading the explanation of greasy, I...

When I began reading the explanation of greasy, I wanted to show this keris,
I always found it surface had a greasy look and feel, what I've never seen before in a keris.

I hope the pictures...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th June 2011, 06:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,702
Posted By sirek
Now it is clear to me why a selut with Javanese /...

Now it is clear to me why a selut with Javanese / bali influences placed on a keris from Madura.

I found it a bit strange, because most people want to keep their keris original, so why add...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th June 2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,417
Posted By sirek
The keris was owned by a Dutchman (I knew him not...

The keris was owned by a Dutchman (I knew him not further)
But after he had passed away it came into my possession.

Later I tried to get some information such as:
- how and where the keris had...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th June 2011, 06:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,417
Posted By sirek
Mr. Maisey, I respect your comments. That’s...

Mr. Maisey, I respect your comments.

That’s exactly what I understand
As an example, knowledge to recognizing antiques also comes from experience, an antique dealer cannot judge based on an...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th June 2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,417
Posted By sirek
Thanks, Mr. Maisey for your reply. I...

Thanks, Mr. Maisey for your reply.

I understand what you meant to say,

It's not easy to convert experience/ knowledge into writing.
But I still hope that once someone find a way to document...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th June 2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,417
Posted By sirek
Arrow Thank you all for your comment, :) Mr....

Thank you all for your comment, :)

Mr. Maisey it is possible to explain why this blade is not old?
I know I ask you to do this through a photo, but I would appreciate your explanation.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th June 2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,417
Posted By sirek
Arrow Thanks for your comment: :) Quite...

Thanks for your comment: :)



Quite possible, here and there the design is raised above the level of its background: “Like a carving in relief.”

One of the guess that it that it could...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th June 2011, 12:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,417
Posted By sirek
Arrow GIO, thanks for your compliments. Here is a...

GIO, thanks for your compliments.

Here is a picture with his sarong.

further nobody who can tel me anything about it? :shrug:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd June 2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,417
Posted By sirek
Seeking pamor information ??

WHO CAN HELP ME TO IDENTIFY THIS PAMOR?

SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT THIS PAMOR COULD BE:
WALANG-SINUNDUK? BUT I’M NOT SURE ABOUT IT.

YOUR OPINION/ ANY COMMENTS WIL BE WELCOM,
I WOULD APPRECIATE IT...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th February 2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,064
Posted By sirek
One of my keris has a same little square and I...

One of my keris has a same little square and I have also wondered what it could be?

-a part of the forging process?,
-is it talismanic (adding metal of spiritual value)
-or a previous type of...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd February 2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,218
Posted By sirek
Arrow I think it's still nice :D but I meant to...

I think it's still nice :D

but I meant to say: that I found the shape of the blade looks similar
to a panjang-blade?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd February 2011, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,218
Posted By sirek
Arrow Thanks for sharing, I especially love the...

Thanks for sharing,

I especially love the second one with the panjang shape and beautiful engraving :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th February 2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,978
Posted By sirek
Arrow Thank you for your effort and comment, it's...

Thank you for your effort and comment,

it's always nice to hear other opinions especially because I am not as experienced as most members.

I am convinced that the selling party has not always...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th February 2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,978
Posted By sirek
Arrow the story of the seller was: that he originally...

the story of the seller was: that he originally comes from bali
and that all parts belong together and are not composed

but I'm not knowledgeable enough to confirm this :shrug: ,

but I would...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th February 2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 23,978
Posted By sirek
Arrow A polychrome cockatoo, from Bali (or some...

A polychrome cockatoo, from Bali

(or some sort of parrot species :shrug: )
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th January 2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 30,485
Posted By sirek
Arrow warangka and hilt from horn.

warangka and hilt from horn.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th September 2010, 07:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,175
Posted By sirek
Arrow Mine opinion about the wood used for the wranka...

Mine opinion about the wood used for the wranka is:

SPALTED TAMARIND - (Tamarindus indica) Also called Tamarin.
(text from the net)
Spalted Tamarind is a beautiful wood from Laos, Southeast...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th September 2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,229
Posted By sirek
Arrow Also very useful would be a database of pamors. ...

Also very useful would be a database of pamors.

So that the knowledge currently available, is not lost in the future.

I myself found out that not everything what is written in books is based...
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