keris made by empu(forged) and keris made from moulding

GIO · 23rd December 2015, 05:59 PM

Yes, the molding lines are clearly visible. But I am asking myself: is this method really convenient (in terms of cost) if compared with a copy made by any village Smith ? I think that melting iron is not so easy and requires a lot of heat and consequently money.
Of course a mass production would cut down cost, but is this the case ?
Would it be convenient to spend some time and eliminate the molding lines with a file and try to sell the fake as an original ?
If we follow this thread it is legitimate to ask ourselves a question: are all sajen, buda and pichit kerises original ?

23rd December 2015, 05:59 PM	#4
GIO Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 329	Yes, the molding lines are clearly visible. But I am asking myself: is this method really convenient (in terms of cost) if compared with a copy made by any village Smith ? I think that melting iron is not so easy and requires a lot of heat and consequently money. Of course a mass production would cut down cost, but is this the case ? Would it be convenient to spend some time and eliminate the molding lines with a file and try to sell the fake as an original ? If we follow this thread it is legitimate to ask ourselves a question: are all sajen, buda and pichit kerises original ?