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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() Wow, splendid examples, Jentayu! Some more pics of those examples not posted before would be really kind! Regards, Kai |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() Hello Séverin, It looks as if the whole hilt (including the disk at the base of the blade - possibly integral to the wooden hilt?) got dunked into some stubborn sort of paint - please confirm. If... |
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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![]() Hello Anthony, The pamor looks nice! A close-up of the base would be great. There certainly are quite a few variations of keris pedang from Bali/Lombok - the addition of luk is unusual for... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() BTW, I'll try to take pics of my example - too busy this week though... :( :o |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 18
Views: 686
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![]() Thanks, Detlef! Maybe the other forumites could also add data for their pieces, please? Regards, Kai |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 18
Views: 686
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kai
![]() Here some data for my example: weight 634 g 707 mm total length 450 mm blade length 264 mm hilt length (89.2 mm grip length including 33.75 mm ferrule) 102 mm point of balance (from ferrule) |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() Hello Wayne, I was trying to say that there doesn't seem to be any "added weight" with the traditional blades: I'd posit that the amount of metal behind the edge stays fairly constant (until for... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 18
Views: 686
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kai
![]() Hello Detlef, Sure, even a slashing blade needs enough stability behind the edge near the tip since long distance cuts are likely being delivered with the tip of the blade. Regards, Kai |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 18
Views: 686
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kai
![]() Hello all, Is there anyone truly qualified to give some details on the actual use of the traditional gasah, especially moves commonly utilized during fighting? IMNSHO, we need to get some genuine... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() Thanks for posting, Detlef! Nice blade and great to have an old & traditional scabbard! Regards, Kai |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 18
Views: 686
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kai
![]() Hello Detlef, Congrats, that certainly is a nice example! I'd be very interested to see how this blade looks after etching (that will also help to analyze those 2 areas that you think may be... |
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 17
Views: 637
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kai
![]() Thanks for the additional pics, Shayde! I should not run from memory - Kebo Giri Luk Lima is probably correct. (Both dhapur are very similar and both can have luk added; the base features are... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() Hello Adrian, Bone, stag, or ivory are the most likely contenders. It might well be ivory - search for panels exhibiting Schreger lines! We need better (sharp) close-ups, especially of... |
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 17
Views: 637
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![]() Definitely separate, Shayde! Keris Kebo Kanthong Luk Lima seems to be a good description for this rare dhapur. Looks like a good blade. Could you please take pics of the whole blade (as well as a... |
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,230
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kai
![]() Definitely not traditional Batak. This seems to be a rather modern creation - it may be futile trying to align its style with any old tradition... Any news on the signature? That seems to be the... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,280
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kai
![]() Hello Mickey, Check the close-up: This hair is very coarse - closer to bristles than soft hair; goat hair is considerably finer. BTW, you may want to post your mandau in a separate thread for... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,280
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kai
![]() Thanks, Charles! I don't think so: One doesn't need a closing system for any shoulder sling - the typical button/loop arrangement suggests a belt function similar to what is traditional for... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 1,280
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![]() Hello Charles, Thanks for the additional information! Sure, fittings tend to be younger (or even missing). This one has features that might be slightly off though. Certainly a really nice... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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![]() Glad you clarified that one, Maurice... :D ;) :rolleyes: Jose, Kutai & Modang are quite different cultures. You'll note that the tip of the branch is carved conically to help in attaching (and... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Views: 1,280
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kai
![]() Hello Charles, Seems like you convinced Santa! :) Congrats, that's another well-above-average pedang for your collection! The Sumbawa knife is a really great example - I also wanted to bid on... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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kai
![]() Hello Eric, Aside from signalling status, these pieces seem to have been mainly ceremonial. The higher up in the hierarchy the less likely you are needing a blade in a pinch... The blades tend to... |
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,185
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kai
![]() Hello David, I don't think there is any relationship between these designs (aside from that oval hilts allow for a decent grip/push). The Sumatran sewar has a round hilt while the keris hilt... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
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Replies: 7
Views: 834
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kai
![]() Hello Eric, These are high status pieces: The bigger the better! The main design constraint seems to be that the hilt does not get so large that the whole piece tends to fall out of the sash...... |
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