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Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th May 2026, 06:55 PM
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Views: 1,614
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I thought you used Australian sandalwood oil? I...

I thought you used Australian sandalwood oil? I confused ylang-ylang oil when I made a big batch and it does not smell the same.

I do not know why I never thought of laying items flat before....
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 9th May 2026, 06:43 PM
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Views: 3,517
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At the risk of proving my self a fool...with my...

At the risk of proving my self a fool...with my very limited knowledge I associate the feature with Sumatra.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2026, 09:44 PM
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I had a Sumatran keris disappear on eBay 2 years...

I had a Sumatran keris disappear on eBay 2 years ago. The blade was ok. The silver sleave on the sheath was beat up, but I really wanted the north Java hilt! I'm still sad and pissed! They sent me a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2026, 09:26 PM
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Views: 25,030
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I am surprised that this thread did not generate...

I am surprised that this thread did not generate more comments. It certainly deserves to be thoroughly discussed. Gustav, I always thought that this forum had been rich in Caucasian and central Asian...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th May 2026, 03:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,552
Posted By Interested Party
Ian, the efforts have turned out well. I have...

Ian, the efforts have turned out well. I have been using it more. I began using it on items such as sheaths that had not been properly cared for, especially wooden sheaths. They often feel dry and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2026, 03:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 116,239
Posted By Interested Party
Thank you. Does swassa tarnish?

Thank you.

Does swassa tarnish?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2026, 06:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 32,387
Posted By Interested Party
The circle and dot patterns make me wonder why...

The circle and dot patterns make me wonder why not Northern Indian/Afghani?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th April 2026, 07:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 116,239
Posted By Interested Party
I edited the post and added A, B, C to the...

I edited the post and added A, B, C to the pictures so that we can more clearly discuss the items.

Battara thank you for the response. I believe this is referring to item A? "This piece looks to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2026, 08:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,357
Posted By Interested Party
I think the nail was from the strap from the...

I think the nail was from the strap from the second asang asang.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2026, 08:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 21,552
Posted By Interested Party
What features identify this kris as 1920s? ...

What features identify this kris as 1920s?


Tom22 your cleanup of this piece turned out very well. Did you ever etch it?

As per oils discussed I have been using heavy coats of almond oil to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2026, 07:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 116,239
Posted By Interested Party
New Kris

I picked this one up a couple months ago and haven't had time to post till now. I believe it is a Magunindanao keris blade. Could the fittings be Maguindanao as well or Mindanao? The pictures are...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd April 2026, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,066
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Jim, I like the ideas you suggested! I would love...

Jim, I like the ideas you suggested! I would love to read about this project in an in-depth discussion of the original and the methods used to recreate it. "As is" would this thread be appropriate...
Forum: European Armoury 10th February 2026, 02:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,233
Posted By Interested Party
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow preserves the memory.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow preserves the memory.
Forum: European Armoury 20th January 2026, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,831
Posted By Interested Party
And the lion looks Dutch to me as well, and I...

And the lion looks Dutch to me as well, and I have to admit the more I look at it there is a family resemblance to some pedang hilts I have seen. The hexagonal hilt reminds me of the faceted foça da...
Forum: European Armoury 20th January 2026, 04:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,831
Posted By Interested Party
Why not the straightforward solution of a...

Why not the straightforward solution of a re-hilted Mediterranean dagger those often have swagged and fullered self-guards? For some reason I though on tombaks this swaged and fullered piece was...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 20th January 2026, 01:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,342
Posted By Interested Party
Pretty Keris. I like the ivory replacement. Very...

Pretty Keris. I like the ivory replacement. Very Nice work. Was that an old pool ball?

I have no experience with rubies, but those could easily pass for garnets. I've always dreamt of finding a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th December 2025, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,529
Posted By Interested Party
Interesting item! I really like the rattan bands....

Interesting item! I really like the rattan bands. I guess I will get this discussion started. Mostly I have questions. Shandigan is the word for chisel grind? Right handed blade. With the mother of...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 25th November 2025, 01:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,490
Posted By Interested Party
Quench line is a better and more accurate way of...

Quench line is a better and more accurate way of expressing the idea.

I didn't know that about modern art knives. Makes sense but I feel that I lost some innocence.

Adam, Alan, and Tatyana...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 24th November 2025, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,490
Posted By Interested Party
I am no expert. My thoughts are maybe?, but I...

I am no expert. My thoughts are maybe?, but I would think a high layer count mechanical damascus would be much more likely. Something similar to what the sides of high-end Japanese are constructed...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd November 2025, 12:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,895
Posted By Interested Party
Just a passing thought..... Looking at the throat...

Just a passing thought..... Looking at the throat of the sheath it seems roomy. What if it was made for a forward curved blade?

RobT I always forget what this style is blade is called.

Ian I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st November 2025, 01:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 23,064
Posted By Interested Party
This and the recent puukko threads have opened up...

This and the recent puukko threads have opened up an interesting rabbit hole for me. It looked like a bad and worn stamp, but it made me think about all the Frost stamps I had seen and how to date...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th November 2025, 06:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,367
Posted By Interested Party
Interesting piece! What script is this or is it...

Interesting piece! What script is this or is it something resembling an inscription? Am I right in that it says "Allah" 3 times?
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 16th November 2025, 09:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 81,091
Posted By Interested Party
I had a nice piece of very white hippo ivory that...

I had a nice piece of very white hippo ivory that I yellowed with linseed I wasn't thinking:( For already yellow ivories I cannot tell any visible difference. I have tried to stick to mineral oil...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th October 2025, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 31,423
Posted By Interested Party
Chris I really like this sword! When you are...

Chris I really like this sword! When you are tired of it.....:)

Gentlemen remember different styles of swordsmanship required different types of blades. Here is an overview of technique. Are these...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th September 2025, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 30,774
Posted By Interested Party
Interesting. This is considered a skinning or...

Interesting. This is considered a skinning or butchering pattern?
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