Rangsang Rias Pusaka Bangsa II -- Keris Competition Winners

John · 20th February 2005, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BluErf

Hi John -- Where are your pieces man! I remember some really good ones that went your way, like the super-thick Bugis chieftain piece with rhino horn handle, the luk 5 Bugis piece with very well-carved rose-motif on the ivory handle. I think you also have a luk 13 Bugis piece. Next year, ok!

Somehow in some ways I owe it to you guys for always providing "benchmarks" in the spirit of sharing of what you have and know that I've been able to acquire a handful items that I really treasure but I know they won't stand a chance with those superior items you guys have although I wouldn't mind joining the fray if I were in Singapore

. Would certainly enjoy the ramai2 and also have much to belajar from you guys.

BluErf · 20th February 2005, 04:06 PM

Hi John,

I think the Bugis piece with the ivory rose-motif carving stands a very high chance for the amazingly fine carving, the sheath is of a rare form, and the blade has a thick diamond profile with an unusual and beautiful luk 5 form.

Alam Shah · 20th February 2005, 04:47 PM

Another excellent piece displayed...drool...

Raja Muda · 22nd February 2005, 03:08 AM

All I can say in my faux Singaporean Malay 'gerek seh!'

If I had known that the Keris are at Kampung Gelam, I would have skipped my short hop to Takashimaya.

rahman · 25th February 2005, 03:39 AM

I saw Adni, Paul, Kai Wee and Dave Henkel on TV news last night. It's great to put a face to a name.

Mr Henkel -- may I say your Malay is flawless. Did I detect a slight Kelantanese accent?

DAHenkel · 25th February 2005, 01:01 PM

A-do belajo kecek Kelate seki'-seki', tapi asalnya budak Kg. Loyang Besar.

I must have been a Kelantanese in a former life though cuz I took to Kelantan and the Kelantanese dialect like a fish to water.

20th February 2005, 04:47 PM	#3
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Acehese rencong... Another excellent piece displayed...drool... Attached Images

22nd February 2005, 03:08 AM	#4
Raja Muda Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 100	Impressed All I can say in my faux Singaporean Malay 'gerek seh!' If I had known that the Keris are at Kampung Gelam, I would have skipped my short hop to Takashimaya.

20th February 2005, 04:06 PM	#2
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Hi John, I think the Bugis piece with the ivory rose-motif carving stands a very high chance for the amazingly fine carving, the sheath is of a rare form, and the blade has a thick diamond profile with an unusual and beautiful luk 5 form.

25th February 2005, 03:39 AM	#5
rahman Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 84	I saw Adni, Paul, Kai Wee and Dave Henkel on TV news last night. It's great to put a face to a name. Mr Henkel -- may I say your Malay is flawless. Did I detect a slight Kelantanese accent?

25th February 2005, 01:01 PM	#6
DAHenkel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 125	A-do belajo kecek Kelate seki'-seki', tapi asalnya budak Kg. Loyang Besar. I must have been a Kelantanese in a former life though cuz I took to Kelantan and the Kelantanese dialect like a fish to water.