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Keris Sundang Sulu Luk 5 Adeg Koftgari.

Keris Sundang Sulu Luk 5 Adeg Koftgari – A very good example of a long keris called the keris sundang. From the southern Philippine regions of Mindanao, the hilt is in the typical cockatoo form, and made of very well selected kemuning woods with restored jute string bindings.. Wooden sheath is made of hardwoods with a thick plain brass panel at the neck joint.

Very long and broad with five waves or luks, is very sturdy and still sharp. Having very well executed base features or perabots typical of the region’s styles. The top quarter has a single fuller running along the middle and also silver koftgari works of circular motifs at the base.

The blade is also well tempered as evident from the darker shades on the top quarter where the red hot blade was submerged into solutions, durin the tempering process.

Pattern welded blade with pamor arranged in them miring technique and are of the adeg or standing variations. It is said to protect the owner in times of chaos.

Condition: Very good condition. Aside from minor hairline cracks and chips at the handle, rest is all in very good condition.

Age: Krises are traditionally made without any date stampings or engravings of the makers' name. Although a kris smith or "empu" has his own styles configured together with the dapor and especially the ganjar (cross piece). Obvious age wear and tear, usage, familiarity with forms, motifs and designs, origin and history, mediums and materials used are our guidelines in determining an approximate age. This particular piece, from our experience and knowledge, should go back to the middle 19^th century, with restored jute string bindings.

Length of blade: 21". Overall length: 27".

Our terms:

Buyer will pre-pay, plus shipping and insurance (optional), which will be calculated upon receipt of address.

We accept American Express credit card mail orders and International checks in Singapore dollars, or bank or wire transfers. Please allow a few days for clearance. Items are dispatched only after payments are cleared.

We also accept PayPal, Western Union and other forms of payment maybe accepted, but has to be clarified first.

Shipment by air courier. Shipments by reliably known Federal Express. Depending on destination, please allow a maximum of 5 working days for safe delivery time. Other cheaper forms of delivery are available through Speedpost, an arm of the postal service here. Do not hesitate to e-mail for details.

To the U.S.A, present rates are at US$32.00 per kilogram by FedEx (3 days) and Speedpost are at US$22.00 per kilogram (10 days). Other destinations please do inquire.

Our Pledge:

We are confident that you will be satisfied with this item and we guarantee it to be materially as presented. However, if the item does meet your expectations, it may be returned within 7 days of receipt for a complete refund of the purchased price, less the shipping cost, provided the item is returned in its original condition.

We advise interested buyers to please feel free without any obligations, to ask for more information or pictures of the items interested. We are also open to any comments on our item's descriptions.

e-mail: keris4u@yahoo.com.sg or a_aljunied@hotmail.com

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No. 31, Bussorah Street, Singapore 199449.
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