A bit unusual keris

John · 20th August 2005, 09:18 AM

Kai Wee, now I'm getting a little worried in case they fall short of your expectations.

Yeah, I know what it's like in a Bank...have been past midnights and weekends as well. Good luck in your project.

BluErf · 21st August 2005, 02:51 AM

Hey John,

Dropped by Adni's shop for about an hour yesterday afternoon and saw them! Apparently they arrived shortly before and Adni was inspecting them. What luck!

You have 2 very beautiful pedigree Bugis kerises in excellent condition, oozing machismo. Very well defined hexagonal cross-section, broad, and with great luks too. I think one of them is a Straits Bugis piece, and the other a Sulawesi Bugis piece. Though slightly different, both are like matcthing brothers.

Hey, you have quite a number of great Bugis kerises already! I'm really jealous!

John · 21st August 2005, 05:01 AM

You know you just make me so happy with the news! Thank you so much Kai Wee. I guess I've a lot to thank Stefan Domoney as well.

I can assure you the jealousy is more than mutual from my part just Bugiswise.

Alam Shah · 23rd August 2005, 02:53 PM

John,
Been to Adni's, today. Seen your blades.

Both blades are beautiful. The shorter piece is my kind of blade.
Thick, broad and well-balanced.

The longer piece is a Bugis Sulawesi blade. Need sheath reworks, though.
As for the description, BluErf had summed it up, nicely.

Congratulations.

John · 24th August 2005, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alam Shah

John,
Been to Adni's, today. Seen your blades.

Both blades are beautiful. The shorter piece is my kind of blade.
Thick, broad and well-balanced.

The longer piece is a Bugis Sulawesi blade. Need sheath reworks, though.
As for the description, BluErf had summed it up, nicely.

Congratulations.

Thanks Alam Shah. I've preference of the shorter piece too in spite of it's slightly cut tang although seemingly long enough to take on an acute angled sulawesi styled kerdas hulu. I think the longer piece is a Straits Bugis. As you probably already know they are on their way to Kelantan this weekend for refurbishing/resurrection and I can't wait to see them completed especially after Kai Wee's and your assessments.

Looks like I just can't stop...I've told myself more than once to retire from collecting keris but always tak boleh tahan. Maybe I'm hooked for life...

Alam Shah · 24th August 2005, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by John

Looks like I just can't stop...I've told myself more than once to retire from collecting keris but always tak boleh tahan. Maybe I'm hooked for life...

Well, we can help you, by buying all pieces that you're interested in.

We're here for you. It would be nice to see your collection, though. Do create a gallery at Kampungnet. (In a day or two...)

Raja Muda · 24th August 2005, 05:58 AM

Abang John,

The suspense is killing me. Hope to see the two Bugis blades soon, restored to their full glory. BTW, which tukang is going to help out with the restoration?
I have met Syukri recently and he has successfully replicated the extra broad Bugis sampir, though it will take some time before the kemuning wood turns a glorious orange-red-brown patina.

24th August 2005, 05:58 AM	#7
Raja Muda Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 100	Bugis Beauties Abang John, The suspense is killing me. Hope to see the two Bugis blades soon, restored to their full glory. BTW, which tukang is going to help out with the restoration? I have met Syukri recently and he has successfully replicated the extra broad Bugis sampir, though it will take some time before the kemuning wood turns a glorious orange-red-brown patina.

20th August 2005, 09:18 AM	#1
John Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land below the wind Posts: 135	Kai Wee, now I'm getting a little worried in case they fall short of your expectations. Yeah, I know what it's like in a Bank...have been past midnights and weekends as well. Good luck in your project.

21st August 2005, 02:51 AM	#2
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Hey John, Dropped by Adni's shop for about an hour yesterday afternoon and saw them! Apparently they arrived shortly before and Adni was inspecting them. What luck! You have 2 very beautiful pedigree Bugis kerises in excellent condition, oozing machismo. Very well defined hexagonal cross-section, broad, and with great luks too. I think one of them is a Straits Bugis piece, and the other a Sulawesi Bugis piece. Though slightly different, both are like matcthing brothers. Hey, you have quite a number of great Bugis kerises already! I'm really jealous!

21st August 2005, 05:01 AM	#3
John Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land below the wind Posts: 135	You know you just make me so happy with the news! Thank you so much Kai Wee. I guess I've a lot to thank Stefan Domoney as well. I can assure you the jealousy is more than mutual from my part just Bugiswise.

23rd August 2005, 02:53 PM	#4
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	John, Been to Adni's, today. Seen your blades. Both blades are beautiful. The shorter piece is my kind of blade. Thick, broad and well-balanced. The longer piece is a Bugis Sulawesi blade. Need sheath reworks, though. As for the description, BluErf had summed it up, nicely. Congratulations.