The Power Of Iron Koleksi Keris La Nyala Mahmud Mattaliti

This book was published in Indonesian and English in 2012. It has 380 pages and contains 400 full-color illustrations including 55 pages specifically for Tombak. It covers Javanese Keris, author is Hadinagoro, Sukoyo. The weight is approx. 2.5 kg.

From the content:

The properties of Keris
In the book “Keris untuk Dunia (Keris for the World)”, edited by Yayasan Panji Nusantara, the properties of keris were explained systematically and in an easy-to-understand manner. In this text, most of the references come from this book (Keris untuk Dunia). Keris has a different construction than other stabbing weapons. For example, with a knife it is always perpendicular to the handle or handle. Unlike Keris, the blade made of Keris is usually beveled from the handle and its surface is always asymmetrical. The blade's inclination is 20-30 degrees and is therefore in a not completely vertical position. This proved that there is a progressive development of the keris. Although still a stabbing weapon, the quality of the keris is more advanced than Bronze Age stabbing weapons...

A very common mistake when caring for a keris
Like other antiques and art objects, a keris also needs to be treated regularly. This prevents corrosion and rust, which can destroy the keris. Especially in the area of the Rican Keris, the Pamor pattern, the blade and the shape of Dapur in its entirety. It turns out that treating people kerisses isn't always right. Some people treat keris wrong, instead it will corrode...

The characteristics of Keris

Keris and its function

Classification and group of keris

Several terms of Keris