Keris panjang for comment

Jean · 12th September 2018, 08:59 AM

Nice old kris indeed, congratulations!
I think that the hilt is made from black horn (see chip at the base). The blade & scabbard may not be originally matching. You could do a bit better on the cleaning process as there is some residual rust.

Regards

sirek · 12th September 2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jean

. You could do a bit better on the cleaning process as there is some residual rust.

Regards

cleaning is not finished yet, but clean enough to show him in advance

and i also believe that the hilt is made of horn

David · 13th September 2018, 02:40 PM

I am surprised we aren't getting more comments on this squared off pesi. I certainly isn't unheard of, but it is unusual.

David · 13th September 2018, 02:42 PM

Also wondering what folks think of the "mendak" in place. It seems too small to refer to as a pendokok. It seems out of place in this ensemble and if this were mine i would probably seek to replace it with a proper pendokok.

sirek · 13th September 2018, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Also wondering what folks think of the "mendak" in place. It seems too small to refer to as a pendokok. It seems out of place in this ensemble and if this were mine i would probably seek to replace it with a proper pendokok.

David I think you're right, this model would be a better choice.

I have tried to search in old threats, but a square pesi is not much discussed in this forum,

Paul B. · 14th September 2018, 05:22 AM

In addition to David's comment:
an example of a squarish pesi and I have had / seen a few more.

PS> What about Sirek's 'even' greneng, they seem unusual to me ? Worn off ?

Jean · 14th September 2018, 08:52 AM

The blade from Sirek looks very old. Squarish pesi are found on antique Javanese Jalak Budha blades but from the pics of this panjang blade I would rather called it a flattened pesi than squarish. I own one gana hilt for a Sumatra kris with a rectangular pesi hole, see pic.
Regards

David · 14th September 2018, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul B.

What about Sirek's 'even' greneng, they seem unusual to me ? Worn off ?

Yes Paul, i had assumed the greneng are simply worn down over time.

14th September 2018, 05:22 AM	#6
Paul B. Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 205	In addition to David's comment: an example of a squarish pesi and I have had / seen a few more. PS> What about Sirek's 'even' greneng, they seem unusual to me ? Worn off ? Attached Images

14th September 2018, 08:52 AM	#7
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	The blade from Sirek looks very old. Squarish pesi are found on antique Javanese Jalak Budha blades but from the pics of this panjang blade I would rather called it a flattened pesi than squarish. I own one gana hilt for a Sumatra kris with a rectangular pesi hole, see pic. Regards Attached Images

12th September 2018, 08:59 AM	#1
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Nice old kris indeed, congratulations! I think that the hilt is made from black horn (see chip at the base). The blade & scabbard may not be originally matching. You could do a bit better on the cleaning process as there is some residual rust. Regards

13th September 2018, 02:40 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,231	I am surprised we aren't getting more comments on this squared off pesi. I certainly isn't unheard of, but it is unusual.

13th September 2018, 02:42 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,231	Also wondering what folks think of the "mendak" in place. It seems too small to refer to as a pendokok. It seems out of place in this ensemble and if this were mine i would probably seek to replace it with a proper pendokok.