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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th September 2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,229
Posted By sirek
Perhaps the forum should be divided into clearly...

Perhaps the forum should be divided into clearly defined categories where questions can be asked, and information can be requested by subject. :shrug:

Maybe categories such as:

-keris...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th September 2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 30,165
Posted By sirek
Arrow saw today in an auction a sirih hand crusher with...

saw today in an auction a sirih hand crusher with a similar hilt, perhaps
the hilt is from a sirih-crusher? :shrug:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 30th August 2010, 10:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,680
Posted By sirek
in my opinion this wood called: "afzelia...

in my opinion this wood called: "afzelia xylocarpa"

Text from the internet:

(Afzelia wood can have incredible figure, and the most outstanding and rare is the xlay figure . It looks like...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd July 2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 112,448
Posted By sirek
Arrow I can go along with the idea: “Collecting is...

I can go along with the idea:
“Collecting is an instinctual behaviour and is genetically fixed.”

You can enumerate several reasons why someone collected:

-it gives respect and appreciation ...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th May 2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,538
Posted By sirek
Arrow Also available on E-bay:

Also available on E-bay:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th May 2010, 04:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,501
Posted By sirek
Arrow it seems that much of what has been written about...

it seems that much of what has been written about a keris contains
many misconceptions, and therefore creates confusion. :shrug:
(despite the good will of the writer!)

Thank you for willing to...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th May 2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,501
Posted By sirek
Arrow As far as I can find the description of this...

As far as I can find the description of this pamor:
(according to the book: Pamoratlas written by :
Ing. E.A.N v. Veenendaal, private publication in Dutch)

it is also described that in different...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd May 2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,501
Posted By sirek
Arrow A big difference of course is: growing up in a...

A big difference of course is: growing up in a culture where the dagger is a part of cultural heritage, or someone who is interested and becomes a keris-collector on the other side of the world.
...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd May 2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,501
Posted By sirek
thanks again you for you comment :)

thanks again you for you comment :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st May 2010, 08:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,501
Posted By sirek
Arrow searching for the right dapur??

I want to share this keris with you, because not often seen on the forum pamor: Tejo kinurung . ( sheath inlaid with turtle shell )

but 'm still looking for the right dapur.

Tikel-Alis is...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th April 2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 42,825
Posted By sirek
These pictures are from the net, and I forgot to...

These pictures are from the net, and I forgot to mention the source where I have pictures of, maybe the real pictures on the site are clearer:
(to enlarge the photo press the left Ctrl button and...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 26th April 2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 42,825
Posted By sirek
Arrow perhaps you can see the differences in these...

perhaps you can see the differences in these pictures? :shrug:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd April 2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,693
Posted By sirek
Arrow Many thanks Alan, that you still willing to give...

Many thanks Alan, that you still willing to give a comment
and I welcome your comments only based on what you see in the picture :)

I know it is very difficult to express an opinion only based...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd April 2010, 05:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,069
Posted By sirek
Hello JoJo, for me it was not understandable...

Hello JoJo,

for me it was not understandable :confused:
so thanks for the information :)

Regards,
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st April 2010, 11:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,693
Posted By sirek
Arrow thank you all for your effort, To adjust the...

thank you all for your effort,

To adjust the size or improve photo's you can try:
PICASA is a easy to use program and it's free.

http://picasa.google.com
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th April 2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,693
Posted By sirek
Arrow all thanks for your comment, I take the...

all thanks for your comment,

I take the picture again, but now taken as discussed, and see if I have understood it correctly.
So the next time I place a picture, I hope it's good enough to be...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 19th April 2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,693
Posted By sirek
Arrow interesting, I can see some resemblance(s)...

interesting,
I can see some resemblance(s) between Heinz and my own keris
it looks very similar
-heavy, thick blade and deep sogokan
-Greneng and jenggot are very sharp and distinct
-central...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 17th April 2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,355
Posted By sirek
Arrow Thanks for sharing, beautiful items!! :)

Thanks for sharing, beautiful items!! :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th April 2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,691
Posted By sirek
Black rust is caused by iron impurities that...

Black rust is caused by iron impurities that leaves too much sulfur behind
what causes the black spots.

I myself have tried various attempts to remove rust
(See the topic: cleaning the blade)...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 28th March 2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,069
Posted By sirek
Question language or a decoration?

on the back of a pendok, this written on it,
I do not know if it is a language or just a decoration? :confused:

I know hat there could be several images or (lucky) numbers
on the back, and they...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 23rd March 2010, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,358
Posted By sirek
Arrow Thanks Andi, for the explanation and the...

Thanks Andi,

for the explanation and the pictures great!! :)
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 22nd March 2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,021
Posted By sirek
Arrow and a picture of the whole blade, and the...

and a picture of the whole blade,

and the container with the blade after a few hours :eek:
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 21st March 2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,021
Posted By sirek
Thanks for your advice, but I still wanted...

Thanks for your advice,

but I still wanted to try how it would go, and what the result would be :confused:

So today a container adapted for the job, and I have hung a rusty blade
for about 8...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 4th March 2010, 08:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 35,329
Posted By sirek
Arrow Its because I have no experience with buying...

Its because I have no experience with buying ivory abroad, therefore I have collected this information.

and I would add: it is not only the recipient that takes a risk, but also the seller :(
...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 3rd March 2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 35,329
Posted By sirek
good bargain, I myself have doubts to bid on...

good bargain,

I myself have doubts to bid on this one, but the (antique) ivory hilt made me doubt.

So I ask the CITES.org: can I buy antique ivory in another country?
and they answered me:
...
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