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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th December 2011, 03:55 PM
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Posted By Pusaka
If those lists are to be taken literally then it...

If those lists are to be taken literally then it is proof of Iron being imported into Indonesia from diverse places eg Tumbuk Iron = Ceylon, Kamboja Iron = Cambodia.
You can find bits of meteorite...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th December 2011, 04:04 PM
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Posted By Pusaka
One thing I noticed is that so far I have not...

One thing I noticed is that so far I have not seen a list in which one of the wesi was from meteorite Iron which I think is strange as every other type of Iron is listed.

I was told by one guru...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 18th December 2011, 12:33 PM
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Posted By Pusaka
But is this to be taken literally (16 types of...

But is this to be taken literally (16 types of wesi) or symbolically because I know the number 16 has a symbolic meaning with relation to the keris which seems to be ancient. For example in some...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th December 2011, 04:15 PM
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Posted By Pusaka
Found another list: Karangkijang, iron is a...

Found another list:

Karangkijang, iron is a fiber such as sea water, this is the 'priest' of iron; black rather blue; if beaten slow voice sounds like bees to fly. Power metal is cool and...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th December 2011, 08:45 PM
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Posted By Pusaka
The 16 names of the types of iron varies, here...

The 16 names of the types of iron varies, here are two lists one with names and the other with the name of the iron followed by the sound it makes.

1 Ambal, 2 Balitung, 3 kamboja, 4 karang, 5...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th December 2011, 07:06 PM
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Views: 15,376
Posted By Pusaka
Is anyone here familiar with the name of the 16...

Is anyone here familiar with the name of the 16 types of Iron and the colours/musical notes. Below is an example of what I am talking about.
The translation is not good but if you take the handle...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th December 2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,967
Posted By Pusaka
Jojoba oil as a base could be interesting to...

Jojoba oil as a base could be interesting to test, although it is called an oil in reality it is a wax which is liquid at room temperature. Jojoba base with a few drops of scented oil added could...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th December 2011, 08:03 PM
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Posted By Pusaka
In Japan don’t they believe using pure clove oil...

In Japan don’t they believe using pure clove oil will prevent rusting of the blade?

Personally I don’t like the idea of using synthetic mineral oil on keris, Im sure the isi wont like it :D
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th December 2011, 11:49 AM
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Posted By Pusaka
Also: "Knowledge is the most basic is to be...

Also:

"Knowledge is the most basic is to be smart and know the type of steel used. Kris is a mixture of iron to make various types of kinds of fresh iron, steel and iron melela.

"For example,...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th December 2011, 11:30 AM
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Views: 15,376
Posted By Pusaka
The traditional art of keris making

What’s your thoughts on this article in which Pak Mazin's says that the keris he makes are actually made of seven metals literally which I always thought was symbolic rather then literal. Is it...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th November 2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,299
Posted By Pusaka
Nice pics! The guy with the long thumbnail...

Nice pics!

The guy with the long thumbnail is Bhima, thats his weapon, the pancanaka.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th November 2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,838
Posted By Pusaka
Sorry pitting due to air bubbles do not look like...

Sorry pitting due to air bubbles do not look like that, there are too many and too close togeather.
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th November 2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,046
Posted By Pusaka
Do the Tenggerese people have Silat, if so must...

Do the Tenggerese people have Silat, if so must be a very old style. Maybe the first question would be to ask them if they have Silat, if they say yes then ask them what weapons do they use/have ;)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th November 2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,838
Posted By Pusaka
I am not referring to the colour of the two...

I am not referring to the colour of the two metals, obviously they will vary due to the ratios of copper to tin/zinc. I was referring to the pitting which is not caused by the casting process (why...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th November 2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,838
Posted By Pusaka
Well the answer as to why the pendok I have is...

Well the answer as to why the pendok I have is not tarnishing must be that the alloy contains a metal which resists oxidation, I assumed it could be gold however it could also be nickel i.e. some...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th November 2011, 03:15 PM
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Posted By Pusaka
There are old teachings which state that some...

There are old teachings which state that some keris were made out of a mixture of metals from 7 to 16 metals. I believe the teaching behind such statements have deeper meanings and not to be taken...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 11th November 2011, 02:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,838
Posted By Pusaka
You could also say there is no sonic reason why...

You could also say there is no sonic reason why silver, copper, Iron or any one of the five ingredients should be included!

Perhaps the “panca datu” instruments in the possession of the royal...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th November 2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,838
Posted By Pusaka
It is called multiphonics, a percussion...

It is called multiphonics, a percussion instrument made from an alloy consisting of several metals when struck gives out a sound wave consisting of complex harmonics (each metal having its own...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th November 2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,838
Posted By Pusaka
A. G. Maisey,did they have a specific name for...

A. G. Maisey,did they have a specific name for that bronze made of 8metals or did they just call it bronze?

I had also read that gamelan instruments are just made from bronze however I also know...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 10th November 2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,838
Posted By Pusaka
David the analysis I seen was done by the British...

David the analysis I seen was done by the British Museum in London and the analysis was of old antique Tibetan bowls.
All of the modern bowls are just made of bronze despite what the seller says....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th November 2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,838
Posted By Pusaka
This is what the master had to say to the readers...

This is what the master had to say to the readers of The Bali Times. I learnt Gamelan from a local guru Dewa Nyoman Sura from Pengosekan Village about 5 km from Ubud. In those days, there were no...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th November 2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,838
Posted By Pusaka
Jean I think you hit the nail on the head, I did...

Jean I think you hit the nail on the head, I did a google image search for gongso Pendok and have included the an image below. This pendok looks exactly like mine, as you can see it also has not...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th November 2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,838
Posted By Pusaka
I cant upload a picture of the pendok right know...

I cant upload a picture of the pendok right know but it is the same colour as this panchaloha statue, not as yellow as brass but not as rich/golden as gold. It hasn’t tarnished unlike a brass pendok....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 8th November 2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,838
Posted By Pusaka
Seven village metal?

I recall reading some time ago that some keris pendok are made from an alloy of several metals. I do not remember the name given for this alloy but I do recall that the purpose of using this alloy...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th September 2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,182
Posted By Pusaka
Bali empu

Just looking for information really, Who is the best (current) keris (blade) maker in Bali?

Are there any Empu in Bali?
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