A bit unusual keris

BluErf · 18th August 2005, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by John

The other rather catchy and outstanding piece was the Peninsular (?) keris blade with 10 different pamors (if I remember correctly). Almost gives one the impression that it might be it's smith's final attempt to register as much of his key pamor skills onto that blade like a "textbook" he wanted left behind.

Hi John,

I think that's a Javanese keris. Yes, really brings a tear to the eye... its so beautiful...

Hey, show us your 2 old 'babies' when they arrive ok.

John · 19th August 2005, 02:10 AM

Hi Kai Wee,

Pity I didn't bring my camera that day as ACM does allow photography without flash.

The 2 old "babes" will make a transit at Singapore so probably you could take a look in person and perhaps offer some restoration recommendations prior to them moving on to Kelantan for the purpose. If they turn out well, I probably will put up pictures here or at the KampungNet.

Alam Shah · 19th August 2005, 03:38 AM

Hi John,

Pity I couldn't meet up with you when you last visit Singapore. When you next visit, do let me know. We can meet up, along with some other keris enthusiasts.

I believe your 2 pieces will be at Adni's, when it comes? May I see it, too.

John · 19th August 2005, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Alam Shah

Hi John,

Pity I couldn't meet up with you when you last visit Singapore. When you next visit, do let me know. We can meet up, along with some other keris enthusiasts.

Certainly and many thanks for the kind open invitation! Only keris enthusiast I was lucky enough to meet was Mr Chew (MyKampung). If only Adni didn't have to go to KL so soon (within hours of our meeting), he would have been able to arrange for meeting with a few friends like Kai Wee, Paul etc. Sayang lah but certainly will make it the next trip.

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I believe your 2 pieces will be at Adni's, when it comes? May I see it, too.

Of course. The more the merrier.

The pieces are said to be from the collection of the late Evan Perry, armourer to the Tower of London.

BluErf · 20th August 2005, 02:11 AM

Whoa John, I'm already feeling jealous from the sound of it.

Hopefully I can get to see them, but I can only hope because my system project is ramping up for launch at the end of the year, and my working hours are getting really bad (was in office past midnight yesterday).

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!

19th August 2005, 02:10 AM	#2
John Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land below the wind Posts: 135	Hi Kai Wee, Pity I didn't bring my camera that day as ACM does allow photography without flash. The 2 old "babes" will make a transit at Singapore so probably you could take a look in person and perhaps offer some restoration recommendations prior to them moving on to Kelantan for the purpose. If they turn out well, I probably will put up pictures here or at the KampungNet.

19th August 2005, 03:38 AM	#3
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Hi John, Pity I couldn't meet up with you when you last visit Singapore. When you next visit, do let me know. We can meet up, along with some other keris enthusiasts. I believe your 2 pieces will be at Adni's, when it comes? May I see it, too.

20th August 2005, 02:11 AM	#5
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Whoa John, I'm already feeling jealous from the sound of it. Hopefully I can get to see them, but I can only hope because my system project is ramping up for launch at the end of the year, and my working hours are getting really bad (was in office past midnight yesterday).

20th August 2005, 09:18 AM	#6
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	#7
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!