"Big" Est Java Keris?

A. G. Maisey · 6th March 2017, 10:42 PM

Yes, you're right Kai:- a bondolan does not need a transition piece from blade to hilt.

However, the complete keris usually is much more pleasing if a "keris ring" is fitted.

It's a matter of proportion and perception.

Jean · 7th March 2017, 12:21 PM

Anyway the existing mendak is a Central Java model and should better be replaced.
Regards

kai · 7th March 2017, 12:40 PM

Thanks, Alan!

Since the proportions between hilt and gambar (as well as gandar) are already different, would you go for a uwer Bali (maybe a relatively narrow one?) or a Madura style mendak or even selut?

Regards,
Kai

Athanase · 13th January 2019, 05:02 PM

Hello,

I finally found an old handle to replace the previous fantasy hilt.
Here is the new montage:

13th January 2019, 05:02 PM	#4
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6th March 2017, 10:42 PM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	Yes, you're right Kai:- a bondolan does not need a transition piece from blade to hilt. However, the complete keris usually is much more pleasing if a "keris ring" is fitted. It's a matter of proportion and perception.

7th March 2017, 12:21 PM	#2
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Anyway the existing mendak is a Central Java model and should better be replaced. Regards

7th March 2017, 12:40 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Thanks, Alan! Since the proportions between hilt and gambar (as well as gandar) are already different, would you go for a uwer Bali (maybe a relatively narrow one?) or a Madura style mendak or even selut? Regards, Kai