Where is this sheat from?

David · 8th November 2010, 12:54 AM

In regards to keris i wouldn't refer to anything that isn't at least pre-WW2 as "old", though that certainly isn't "really old".
In common practice something isn't considered "antique" until it is at least 100 years old, but i think it is fair to use the term old for items that don't quite qualify for "antique".

Rick · 8th November 2010, 01:38 AM

I'd accept 80 yrs as old ; antique is another matter; must be 100 yrs old .

BluErf · 8th November 2010, 05:28 AM

Good question on what is considered old. I'd go with 50-100yrs = vintage, 100yrs+ = antique. As for old, I realized even I use it loosely such that it could mean anything 20yrs or older. I'd consider <20yrs contemporary.

8th November 2010, 12:54 AM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	In regards to keris i wouldn't refer to anything that isn't at least pre-WW2 as "old", though that certainly isn't "really old". In common practice something isn't considered "antique" until it is at least 100 years old, but i think it is fair to use the term old for items that don't quite qualify for "antique".

8th November 2010, 01:38 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	I'd accept 80 yrs as old ; antique is another matter; must be 100 yrs old .

8th November 2010, 05:28 AM	#3
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Good question on what is considered old. I'd go with 50-100yrs = vintage, 100yrs+ = antique. As for old, I realized even I use it loosely such that it could mean anything 20yrs or older. I'd consider <20yrs contemporary.