My first old keris pedang

[jagabuwana]

I like this, Anthony. Thanks for sharing.
I have nothing to offer regarding your question of age, but noticed the feature of one of the sogokan extending into a straight groove which ends nearly halfway up the blade. I've not seen this before - is it a common ricikan? I wonder if it was added at a later time.

[Gustav]

Yes, a common Ricikan for this kind of blade.

[jagabuwana]

Thank you, Gustav.

[kai]

Hello Novan,

the feature of one of the sogokan extending into a straight groove which ends nearly halfway up the blade.

It does look a bit like an afterthought in this example - a single extended sogokan is a traditional feature as mentioned by Gustav already.

Actually, it would be expected to end at (or near) the tip of the associated kruwingan.

Regards,
Kai