Keris panjang for comment

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, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jean

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.

Well Jean, i agree that this pesi isn't actually "square" which is why i keep referring to it as "squared off".
Your gana example is nice, though the particular photo you posted does not actually reveal the rectangular hole. But i certainly do believe you.

Jean · 14th September 2018, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Well Jean, i agree that this pesi isn't actually "square" which is why i keep referring to it as "squared off".
Your gana example is nice, though the particular photo you posted does not actually reveal the rectangular hole. But i certainly do believe you.

Ha-ha, I have rounded the pesi hole since I bought it

The cross section of the hilt is oval so I am not fully sure that it was originally fitted on a kris, but rather on another weapon.
Regards

sirek · 26th October 2018, 12:49 PM

I have found a right selut that fits better,

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	#2
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	#3
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

26th October 2018, 12:49 PM	#6
sirek Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 170	I have found a right selut that fits better, Attached Images