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			Beautiful result and nice to see. Thanks Jean!   
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	 
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			Yes, the blade could be North-East Javanese. The overall shape doesn't seem Balinese to me. Compliments for the etching: it's you who did it ? 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			very very nice blade ... and hilt!
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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 The etching was done by Master Herman from Solo, the pamor contrast is excellent and the bade still very smooth. Best regards  | 
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			Hello friends, 
		
		
		
			I also commissioned a new scabbard iras made from cendana (non-aromatic sandalwood), the shape and sunggingan are not perfect but the best I could get. Regards  | 
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			Well done Jean!   
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	  I really don't see any reason why the blade shouldn't get etched, maybe a somewhat milder etch would let look the blade old like it is.And better this scabbard as no scabbard! I am green with envy, this keris is also with it's small faults a real beauty!   Regards, Detlef  | 
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