Ethnographic Arms & Armour
 

Go Back   Ethnographic Arms & Armour > Discussion Forums > Keris Warung Kopi
FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

 
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 21st July 2009, 09:12 PM   #8
Rick
Vikingsword Staff
 
Rick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,339
Smile

Quote:
Originally Posted by erikscollectables
Very interesting blade.
What is your idea about origin?

I now understand that the 2nd photo is the correct form to study the blade.

A maduran blade from my collection has a very strong forward lean as well.
It was discussed by Alan just a week ago.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10437

Regards, Erik
Hi Erik, if you study the angle of forward lean (when viewing a keris properly) it should be imagined as a person inclining forward from the waist in respect . Too straight is less respect, too much angle is considered subservient .

I suspect mine is on the subservient side .

The harmonious (just right) angle is the one that is generally sought .

Origin ?
A Bali style polish .
Here's a shot from the top .




Rick
Attached Images
 
Rick is offline   Reply With Quote
 


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 10:19 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Posts are regarded as being copyrighted by their authors and the act of posting material is deemed to be a granting of an irrevocable nonexclusive license for display here.