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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th September 2018, 05:22 AM
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Posted By Paul B.
In addition to David's comment: an example of a...

In addition to David's comment:
an example of a squarish pesi and I have had / seen a few more.

PS> What about Sirek's 'even' greneng, they seem unusual to me ? Worn off ?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th July 2018, 04:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,563
Posted By Paul B.
If post #4 is done according the pakem rules and...

If post #4 is done according the pakem rules and if it is worn by a member of the Surakarta Keraton hierarchy.
The handle is a recent (decent) replacement.
Old blade (Adeg pamor) fits flush.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th July 2018, 01:38 PM
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Posted By Paul B.
Alan, what about the first (black base) Gayaman...

Alan, what about the first (black base) Gayaman kris. That's a 'genuine' kraton kris as being identified for a Jajar. Would be most interested to know about that one as that is the one from my own...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th July 2018, 10:26 AM
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Posted By Paul B.
Thanks Alan that clarifies a lot more. 2...

Thanks Alan that clarifies a lot more.

2 Other examples fitted in black pendok and wonder if these are correct or examples of colour code exceptions.

* The Ladrang clearly shows a white base...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th July 2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,704
Posted By Paul B.
The handle reminds me of a RARE KUMARA. See...

The handle reminds me of a RARE KUMARA.
See this link:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8230&highlight=kumara+rare
A pity that the silver selut 'cabochons' are all bumped.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th July 2018, 07:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,563
Posted By Paul B.
Sorry for my poor understanding but I still don't...

Sorry for my poor understanding but I still don't understand which scabbard should wear a certain (colour) pendok.
Post 1 is just a listing of what we can find.

As to the continuation of the...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th July 2018, 04:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,563
Posted By Paul B.
Can we as collectors indicate which pendok is...

Can we as collectors indicate which pendok is correct just by looking at the scabbard? Impossible I guess because of the possible entitlements.
Second: I have seen Sunggingan with bunton pendoks but...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th July 2018, 08:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,563
Posted By Paul B.
A kris for a Jajar based on the pendok (or the...

A kris for a Jajar based on the pendok (or the main black colour of the scabbard) but what if the pendok was a red one initially?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th July 2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,563
Posted By Paul B.
If we consider these Sunggigan krisses as being...

If we consider these Sunggigan krisses as being used for formal events then there is no difference in the dress code for a Gayaman versus Ladrang as opposed to the unpainted versions?
Here is one...
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 22nd July 2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,293
Posted By Paul B.
SOLD !

SOLD !
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 15th July 2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,293
Posted By Paul B.
Final price drop 250 euro incl. shipping. Last...

Final price drop 250 euro incl. shipping. Last and fair offer!
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 11th July 2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,293
Posted By Paul B.
Price drop: 315 Euro incl. shipping Europe.

Price drop: 315 Euro incl. shipping Europe.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th July 2018, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,636
Posted By Paul B.
Tridacna is a no IMHO, it has a dense structure....

Tridacna is a no IMHO, it has a dense structure. The picture is deceiving, it does not look that white in reality?
Besides, I think the Blewah is not matching either. It should not have pendok at...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th July 2018, 11:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,636
Posted By Paul B.
Indeed Marius. While the porous structure is...

Indeed Marius. While the porous structure is right on top it seems bone to me too. If we could see the bottom part, it would help.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th July 2018, 04:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,636
Posted By Paul B.
Agree with David. The hanlde is not a good match:...

Agree with David. The hanlde is not a good match: a Yoygja model fitted on top of a Solo kris.
Forum: Keris Swap Forum 7th July 2018, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,293
Posted By Paul B.
Minang keris for sale

Up for sale this handsome North Sumatran keris from MINANG area.

Nice grained sheath. Ivory handle with excellent patina. Hulu Jawa demam with fine carvings. Big lotuscup selut.
The curved blade...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 6th July 2018, 03:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,081
Posted By Paul B.
Regarding the scabbard. Is this what one would...

Regarding the scabbard.
Is this what one would call AWAR AWAR as well?
AWAR - AWAR wood is a kind of Timoho pelet wood, right?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st July 2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,762
Posted By Paul B.
So 'white always meets white'? Is that what...

So 'white always meets white'? Is that what you're saying Alan?
I am aware of the 'unwrtitten' rule that a handle should look darker than the scabbard. So it just means that ivory handles are only...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th June 2018, 10:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,762
Posted By Paul B.
Thanks Alan for your insight and I have replaced...

Thanks Alan for your insight and I have replaced both mendak and handle as I fully agree these are 'disturbing' elements.
The ivory handle has an integrated selut that is a decoratively carved...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th June 2018, 09:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,762
Posted By Paul B.
Maybe it isn't the original ganja.

Maybe it isn't the original ganja.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th June 2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,762
Posted By Paul B.
Here is a pic and it looks quite the same to me.

Here is a pic and it looks quite the same to me.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 29th June 2018, 12:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,762
Posted By Paul B.
Keris Solo for identification

Here is a recent purchase of a keris from Solo.
The blade is strikingly wide with fine Pedaringan Kebak pamor and interesting pamor at ganja sides.
This could be a Tuban blade from Pajajaran era?...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th June 2018, 06:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,214
Posted By Paul B.
It's time to add mine which I bought in 2016. ...

It's time to add mine which I bought in 2016.
Material handle: Dugong. It looks more like the last shown example.
Circumcision tool as I have been told.....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th June 2018, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,807
Posted By Paul B.
Thanks, I tested it with a red heat needle and...

Thanks, I tested it with a red heat needle and just some old dirt came out. With a magnifying glass I saw the metal to metal contact.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th June 2018, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,807
Posted By Paul B.
As far as I can see it is metal to metal fit. ...

As far as I can see it is metal to metal fit.
The word peksi is a commonly used misinterpretation.
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