New Keris for info

kai · 29th May 2019, 06:40 AM

Yes, David, tajong are nobility hilts and expected to come with suitable attire. Granted, also nobility can fall on hard times and tajong scabbards are pretty fragile.

Marius‘ hilt is not a proper tajong hilt though and the whole ensemble may be regarded as modern art. However, the quality of this hilt is quite poor IMHO and a tapa kuda hilt would look much nicer. Considering the blade, a large Sumatran-style planar hilt might be an even better fit - very difficult to obtain though!

Marius, I’m also wondering about the 40+ assertion. Any good evidence?

Regards,
Kai

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29th May 2019, 06:40 AM	#19
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Yes, David, tajong are nobility hilts and expected to come with suitable attire. Granted, also nobility can fall on hard times and tajong scabbards are pretty fragile. Marius‘ hilt is not a proper tajong hilt though and the whole ensemble may be regarded as modern art. However, the quality of this hilt is quite poor IMHO and a tapa kuda hilt would look much nicer. Considering the blade, a large Sumatran-style planar hilt might be an even better fit - very difficult to obtain though! Marius, I’m also wondering about the 40+ assertion. Any good evidence? Regards, Kai