THE BLADE

THE BLADE

The blade is called the wilah in Javanese and mata in Malay. 
The prototype keris is the Keris Majapahit or Keris Sajen.
Unlike modern day hilts, the hilt of the Keris Majapahit is forged
with the blade and always in the shape of a man, slightly croughing 
with his arms tucked into his side.

Keris Majapahits have long been considered a talisman; 
used more as a charm than as a weapon. Hence they have been 
and still are being produced after the fall of the Majapahit
Empire. Most Keris Majapahit in existence today post-date the 
Empire. Real old Keris Majapahit from the Empire period are 
very rare. Keris Majapahit do not have a ganja and most do not
have a kembang kacang (these will be discussed in greater
detail later). Modern or fully evolved keris follow the
general pattern of Keris Majapahit, but with greater elaboration
in details.

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1.  The Keris - Forward & Contents

2.  The Keris - An Introduction

3.  The Blade

4.  Details of the Blade

5.  Dapur

6.  Pamor

7.  Pamor Types

8. The Hilt, Sheath and Other Fittings

9.  The Hilt

10.  The Hilt Rings

11. The Sheath

12. The Mystical Aspect

13. Why I like the Keris...A technical and Cultural View

14. References

GALLERY

LINKS

Keris Cleaning During Muharram

THE Friends' Gallery

If you want to talk keris mail me at :
dspf@pacific.net.sg