Meteoric Balinese Blog....

lemmythesmith · 23rd August 2009, 04:31 PM

Hi Gustav, thanks for the photo-it’s a clearer example of the form of the greneng, should be of help!!

Hi Alan, thanks for the explanation-yeah, it’s nigh on impossible from a photo to explain the subtle differences, I’ve had similar problems trying to explain the same sort of thing to a friend I’m tutoring in Japanese swordmaking.
I try to study as much as I can, but I think I will have to be satisfied with making “keris like objects” for now! Having said that, I feel that the journey itself is as worthwhile as the finished product, for self improvement/development. My patience level has certainly improved, along with technical ability. If making keris makes me a better person as well as a better smith then it can only be a good thing!!

asomotif · 18th March 2010, 09:36 PM

Hello Lemmy,

How is this one progressing ?

Best regards,
Willem

lemmythesmith · 19th March 2010, 12:27 AM

Hi Willem, I'm afraid I haven't done much recently as I've been busy on other things, I recently bought a huge chunk of buffalo horn for the wrongko......... I'm planning to do some more work on it during summer break when it's a bit hot for forging work but I think this keris will be a long term project!!!

Regards, Graham.

23rd August 2009, 04:31 PM	#1
lemmythesmith Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 93	Hi Gustav, thanks for the photo-it’s a clearer example of the form of the greneng, should be of help!! Hi Alan, thanks for the explanation-yeah, it’s nigh on impossible from a photo to explain the subtle differences, I’ve had similar problems trying to explain the same sort of thing to a friend I’m tutoring in Japanese swordmaking. I try to study as much as I can, but I think I will have to be satisfied with making “keris like objects” for now! Having said that, I feel that the journey itself is as worthwhile as the finished product, for self improvement/development. My patience level has certainly improved, along with technical ability. If making keris makes me a better person as well as a better smith then it can only be a good thing!!

18th March 2010, 09:36 PM	#2
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,237	Hello Lemmy, How is this one progressing ? Best regards, Willem

19th March 2010, 12:27 AM	#3
lemmythesmith Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 93	Hi Willem, I'm afraid I haven't done much recently as I've been busy on other things, I recently bought a huge chunk of buffalo horn for the wrongko......... I'm planning to do some more work on it during summer break when it's a bit hot for forging work but I think this keris will be a long term project!!! Regards, Graham.