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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 31st December 2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 40,573
Posted By tunggulametung
the seller here

Hello guys,

First off, happy new year to all!

Nice thread. Detlef, if you allow me, I will throw my answer later as I want to hear what other said without interruption from my end. The more...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th December 2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,413
Posted By tunggulametung
Indeed Cirebon hilts sometime comes is 'unusual'...

Indeed Cirebon hilts sometime comes is 'unusual' form. I can be certain it is intended for keris looking at the rounded base even though I've seen those which more appropriate for sword ie. oval end....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 13th December 2010, 05:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,655
Posted By tunggulametung
Good point made by Jean. Although the figure and...

Good point made by Jean. Although the figure and decorative is more 'appropriate' Balinese style, the execution on the base especially remind of Madura hilt. So I vote Java (Madura).
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th December 2010, 02:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 41,092
Posted By tunggulametung
Now I understand why you thought that jawa deman...

Now I understand why you thought that jawa deman is depicting a man with his face down.. perhaps that's the case in earlier times, but the "eyes" might been "moved" to the top either intentionally...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th December 2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 41,092
Posted By tunggulametung
I found this beautiful hulu picture while...

I found this beautiful hulu picture while browsing for "pipit teleng" and thought that it will be good to add to this thread. Thank you to kerisarchipelago.150m.com for the informative website.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 7th December 2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,767
Posted By tunggulametung
Happy Islamic & Javanese New Year

Selamat tahun baru Hijriyah & holly moth of Suro for those who celebrate. Time to wash your pusaka ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,105
Posted By tunggulametung
Ok here is quick shot of before and after of last...

Ok here is quick shot of before and after of last attempt. On macro there are some left over carbon in small cavities that need to be clean, but that can be done with oil easily later using softer...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,105
Posted By tunggulametung
Well life is a lot more practical here in the...

Well life is a lot more practical here in the East. I never read safety note when I read article on the internet :D
For my case, I don't know how many power I got, just the oldest small battery...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th December 2010, 07:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 41,092
Posted By tunggulametung
To enrich our study, I quote below article: ...

To enrich our study, I quote below article:
....Drs. Supratikno Rahardjo, M. Hum., UI professor of archeology who is an expert Dvarapala, states, statue of a rod holder that is also known by the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,105
Posted By tunggulametung
On my second thought I really encourage any...

On my second thought I really encourage any member who has not try to look into this method. I think I really should post before and after picture, and I'll do that tomorrow.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,105
Posted By tunggulametung
Hello mrwizard, I guess different method suit...

Hello mrwizard, I guess different method suit different case but in my opinion you might want to consider "electrolysis rust removal" for this particular case. There are several threads on this forum...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th November 2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,461
Posted By tunggulametung
Sure, this kind of material can be as old as...

Sure, this kind of material can be as old as pre-WWI or earlier whenever new specimen with trusted dating are into knowledge. In my earlier post I should have said traditionally/historically...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th November 2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 32,615
Posted By tunggulametung
Hello BluErf, I'm sorry to disappoint you, the...

Hello BluErf,
I'm sorry to disappoint you, the interesting choice doesn't has any interesting reason. I should have use Airlangga, Gajah Mada or Ken Arok :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th November 2010, 09:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,461
Posted By tunggulametung
Hello Chregu, I wouldn't go far due to my limited...

Hello Chregu, I wouldn't go far due to my limited knowledge on Sumatran keris. But I'm in the impression that the blade would link more to 'classical' Javanese-including Madura blade in how it is...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th November 2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 41,092
Posted By tunggulametung
I personally do not believe we can solve this...

I personally do not believe we can solve this puzzle completely. So much has happened in the archipelago since the birth of keris until this minute, and among the recorded either in tangible or...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th November 2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 32,615
Posted By tunggulametung
Sorry for the misunderstanding but I was going to...

Sorry for the misunderstanding but I was going to say warangan staining to a blade without pamor (kelengan as how I understand it). I personally think these blades were more stand out without...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 37,725
Posted By tunggulametung
Thanks Battara. I thought earlier that you are...

Thanks Battara. I thought earlier that you are mentioning about the whole wrap which I can't understand, and 'field repair' sounds like a good guess as well.
Anyhow, pardon me for I have different...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th November 2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,606
Posted By tunggulametung
I believe all you need is a good pick up line. I...

I believe all you need is a good pick up line. I have an American friend who's during his travel in Indonesia uses: "suka dangdut?"
One of his best achievement by that line is Bluebird taxi driver...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 37,725
Posted By tunggulametung
Yanni, this is a very nice kris, there's...

Yanni, this is a very nice kris, there's something beyond words on this piece, I like it a lot. May I ask a question, is it stained? or the dark color comes from oiled surface rust? Why I ask is...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th November 2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,606
Posted By tunggulametung
Tenggerese Keris

While some people believe that Majapahit keris are slim in design and light, some do believe that they are nearer to Blambangan/Bali style. As we know, other than Bali, Tenggerese are often regarded...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th November 2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 32,615
Posted By tunggulametung
I think it is significance to remind anyone to...

I think it is significance to remind anyone to the legend of Keris Mpu Gandring in this thread and how important smith in older time (although it is Javanese tale and might be fiction as well).

...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th November 2010, 12:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 32,615
Posted By tunggulametung
I must admit that when mentioning nice blades in...

I must admit that when mentioning nice blades in my earlier post, I don't count some aspect like material, forging, lamination etc. It is rather uneasy to observe lamination on some, especially...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th November 2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 41,092
Posted By tunggulametung
This always an interesting subject, but I think...

This always an interesting subject, but I think not as simple.
Other than Garuda, Bhima or Yaksha, Gandharva and Vanaspati seems to be other figure worth to mention (the last two are quite popular...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th November 2010, 04:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 32,615
Posted By tunggulametung
(Without experience, enough skill and proper...

(Without experience, enough skill and proper tools) I once decided to make my own buntut without power tools which can be commissioned for small amount of money and will likely be done in one or two...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th November 2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 32,615
Posted By tunggulametung
But I saw on social networking sites/blog many...

But I saw on social networking sites/blog many keris enthusiast which is likely from Singapore/Malaysia sometime post really nice contemporary Keris Semenanjung :shrug:

As for power tools, we...
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