Help with Keris ID?

nechesh · 9th June 2005, 11:29 PM

Bill, are you going somewhere with this beak theory, or just trying to be contrary? There is nothing about this keris that implies a smith that was unable to create a proper kembang kacang. While this keris is certain no master work, it had a competent hand. The "beak" is the result of time and acid washings. There were probably well executed ron da originally and they are worn away as well.
Pamor luwu was used on the keris of many islands as Sulawesi was a main supplier of nickelous iron.

9th June 2005, 11:29 PM	#19
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Bill, are you going somewhere with this beak theory, or just trying to be contrary? There is nothing about this keris that implies a smith that was unable to create a proper kembang kacang. While this keris is certain no master work, it had a competent hand. The "beak" is the result of time and acid washings. There were probably well executed ron da originally and they are worn away as well. Pamor luwu was used on the keris of many islands as Sulawesi was a main supplier of nickelous iron.