| Tosanaji Keris |
| Fine Keris and Eastern Edged Weapons |
| About What We Sell |
ABOUT WHAT WE SELL. Most of the weapons appearing on this site are keris. The correct
way in which to maintain a keris is with a blade which has been patinated to darken the ferric
material and highlight the contrasting material which the blade may contain. Usually,the keris we
sell are presented in this way. Many of these keris are less than 100 years old and are in most
cases, beautiful examples of the art of the keris. Older blades are also listed, and are identified
when possible in accordance with the Javanese system of blade classification. The tradition of the
societies where these weapons originate dictates that it is incorrect, in fact, disrespectful, to
accommodate a fine blade in inferior or damaged dress. In accordance with this tradition, the
better quality blades which we offer, are frequently dressed in new, premium quality wrongko,
pendok and ukiran, from the hands of some of the most highly regarded craftsmen in Central Java.
Descriptions are guaranteed, condition of all items listed is usually very good to excellent, and
where any material fault does exist, it is mentioned in the description. Photographs are subject to
the normal degree of colour variation found in any photographic process. You can learn more
about keris by going to:- Keris Information.
CLASSIFICATION OF BLADES(tangguh). Among the keris listed for sale you may find older
blades have been given a classification. This classification has been made in accordance with the
Central Javanese system of tangguh. The meaning of the word tangguh is “opinion or estimate”. So
the classification that has been given is our opinion of the class into which the particular keris blade
will fit. This opinion is formed by a close examination of the physical characteristics of the blade,
and comparison of these characteristics with defined guidelines. We are prepared to provide a
justification for any opinion that has been given, however, this justification has not been given in
the item description because such a justification can run to a great many words. You can learn
more about the Javanese system of blade classification by going to Tangguh
NAMING OF MOTIFS, DHAPURS, PAMORS. For many years we have used the names and
descriptions learnt from informants in the field, and from traditional sources. In recent years many
new books dealing with the keris have been published, and we find that the writers of these books
are using names that in some cases are different to the names that we have been accustomed to
using. We assume that these new names reflect current opinion in the active keris societies of
Jakarta and Jogjakarta.As far as possible we are trying to comply with this new direction, however,
sometimes it will be found that a description that we use will vary from the newly published
authorities. This does not indicate disagreement with other authorities, it simply means we went to
different schools.
way in which to maintain a keris is with a blade which has been patinated to darken the ferric
material and highlight the contrasting material which the blade may contain. Usually,the keris we
sell are presented in this way. Many of these keris are less than 100 years old and are in most
cases, beautiful examples of the art of the keris. Older blades are also listed, and are identified
when possible in accordance with the Javanese system of blade classification. The tradition of the
societies where these weapons originate dictates that it is incorrect, in fact, disrespectful, to
accommodate a fine blade in inferior or damaged dress. In accordance with this tradition, the
better quality blades which we offer, are frequently dressed in new, premium quality wrongko,
pendok and ukiran, from the hands of some of the most highly regarded craftsmen in Central Java.
Descriptions are guaranteed, condition of all items listed is usually very good to excellent, and
where any material fault does exist, it is mentioned in the description. Photographs are subject to
the normal degree of colour variation found in any photographic process. You can learn more
about keris by going to:- Keris Information.
CLASSIFICATION OF BLADES(tangguh). Among the keris listed for sale you may find older
blades have been given a classification. This classification has been made in accordance with the
Central Javanese system of tangguh. The meaning of the word tangguh is “opinion or estimate”. So
the classification that has been given is our opinion of the class into which the particular keris blade
will fit. This opinion is formed by a close examination of the physical characteristics of the blade,
and comparison of these characteristics with defined guidelines. We are prepared to provide a
justification for any opinion that has been given, however, this justification has not been given in
the item description because such a justification can run to a great many words. You can learn
more about the Javanese system of blade classification by going to Tangguh
NAMING OF MOTIFS, DHAPURS, PAMORS. For many years we have used the names and
descriptions learnt from informants in the field, and from traditional sources. In recent years many
new books dealing with the keris have been published, and we find that the writers of these books
are using names that in some cases are different to the names that we have been accustomed to
using. We assume that these new names reflect current opinion in the active keris societies of
Jakarta and Jogjakarta.As far as possible we are trying to comply with this new direction, however,
sometimes it will be found that a description that we use will vary from the newly published
authorities. This does not indicate disagreement with other authorities, it simply means we went to
different schools.
| Terms of Sale |
Prices are shown in US Dollars. The price does not include postage, insurance , custom duty, VAT,
or any other taxes applicable in country of destination.
Ordering: Details that will allow you to contact us can be found here:- contact us
All ordered items will be held for 7 days, and payment must be recieved within that time.
Payment: You will be advised of method of payment when you place your order.
Paypal: Payment by Paypal is available in some instances, but will incur an additional charge of
3.4% if payment is made in Australian dollars, and 6% if payment is made in $US. If you wish to
have your invoice given in Australian dollars, please request this when you place your order.
Packing: Your purchase will be packed in bubble-wrap plastic and shredded paper in a box made
to fit. In more than twenty five years of forwarding fragile items to other countries in this way no
losses have been suffered because of failure of the packing.
Shipping: Wherever possible, and unless otherwise directed, your purchases will be sent by the
lowest cost air service available from Australia Post.
The cost of postage for a single keris sent in this way will be about $US33, and more than one item
will be proportionately cheaper per item. Insurance is recommended and cost depends upon value
insured; as an example, a parcel with a value of $US500 will cost about $US18 to insure. You will
be advised of the exact cost for shipping after your purchase has been packed.
Return policy: Every effort is made to describe all listed items accurately, the descriptions are
supplemented by multiple photographs, and additional photos may be requested if those provided
are insufficient to allow you to make a decision on purchase. All material and visible defects are
indicated, and all questions relating to any item offered for sale will be answered to the best of our
ability. There should be no surprises when you receive your purchase, however, if your purchase
does not satisfy you, you may return it at your cost within seven days of receipt. Provided the
returned item is received in the same condition it was in when we dispatched it, you will receive a
full refund of your purchase price, less shipping costs and expenses. We strongly recommend that if
you do decide to return a purchased item to us, you contact us and discuss the matter before
sending:- the Australian Customs and Quarantine Services can be very difficult to deal with unless
regulations are followed to the letter; failure to act in the correct way can involve considerable
unnecessary expense.
or any other taxes applicable in country of destination.
Ordering: Details that will allow you to contact us can be found here:- contact us
All ordered items will be held for 7 days, and payment must be recieved within that time.
Payment: You will be advised of method of payment when you place your order.
Paypal: Payment by Paypal is available in some instances, but will incur an additional charge of
3.4% if payment is made in Australian dollars, and 6% if payment is made in $US. If you wish to
have your invoice given in Australian dollars, please request this when you place your order.
Packing: Your purchase will be packed in bubble-wrap plastic and shredded paper in a box made
to fit. In more than twenty five years of forwarding fragile items to other countries in this way no
losses have been suffered because of failure of the packing.
Shipping: Wherever possible, and unless otherwise directed, your purchases will be sent by the
lowest cost air service available from Australia Post.
The cost of postage for a single keris sent in this way will be about $US33, and more than one item
will be proportionately cheaper per item. Insurance is recommended and cost depends upon value
insured; as an example, a parcel with a value of $US500 will cost about $US18 to insure. You will
be advised of the exact cost for shipping after your purchase has been packed.
Return policy: Every effort is made to describe all listed items accurately, the descriptions are
supplemented by multiple photographs, and additional photos may be requested if those provided
are insufficient to allow you to make a decision on purchase. All material and visible defects are
indicated, and all questions relating to any item offered for sale will be answered to the best of our
ability. There should be no surprises when you receive your purchase, however, if your purchase
does not satisfy you, you may return it at your cost within seven days of receipt. Provided the
returned item is received in the same condition it was in when we dispatched it, you will receive a
full refund of your purchase price, less shipping costs and expenses. We strongly recommend that if
you do decide to return a purchased item to us, you contact us and discuss the matter before
sending:- the Australian Customs and Quarantine Services can be very difficult to deal with unless
regulations are followed to the letter; failure to act in the correct way can involve considerable
unnecessary expense.
| Wants |
We have a very large number of keris and other weapons available, and unparallelled resources
for acquisition of necessities for Javanese keris. If there is something you need and you do not see
it listed, please do not hesitate to contact us with your request, we may be able to help.
for acquisition of necessities for Javanese keris. If there is something you need and you do not see
it listed, please do not hesitate to contact us with your request, we may be able to help.
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