Traditional Malay Keris - A pictorial study of three different designs

 1. Indonesian keris with gilt edging and split blade

Details of the gilt

Details of the engraved sheath

More of the gilt on the top section of the blade

The connecting ring between the handle and blade

Details of the pamur on the blade

Overall look of the blade

2. Perak local keris

Handle is made of hard wood

Details of the blade

3. Balinese keris - the largest keris that I have

Ornate handle

Details of the blade

Details of the blade

Intricate carving on the sheath and handle

Details on the sheath