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John · 10th April 2005, 03:52 AM

The opportunity for me to meet my friend in person at his office did finally come during a work trip to Singapore a few days ago.

It was such a wonderful experience; I was fortunate enough to see and handle a number of the Rangsang Rias Pusaka Bangsa II -- Keris Competition Winners as the timing was such that I just made it a couple of hours before he and his father were to drive to Johore Bahru and then to Kuala Lumpur to be away for a number of days and also those items only arrived at his shop that very day. Amongst the many other kerises etc that I was so priviledged to see and handle, there were an awesome unduk unduk and a "never seen before" 3-luk Naga Keris Panjang (Penyalang or the Executioner). Unfortunately both these items have prior owners and were at the shop to only be etched or restored. Whilst discussing about the functions of a fairly heavy Sundang, Adni also showed some lightning swordmanship moves and I could feel some air breezing pass me as he was making the moves. For a while I was a little worried that the blade may fly off the handle and pierce into me

. But of course it didn't. I never knew Adni was quite a swordsman and a Silat expert. Also a treat to the best ginger teh tarik (pull tea) of Singapore... Thanks again Adni.

Adni at his office

With Adni

With Adni's dad, Pak Hussein

Rick · 10th April 2005, 03:00 PM

Oh how I would love to walk into Adni's shop someday with a WAD of cash !!

You're a lucky man John .
Beautiful stuff and handsome gentlemen .

Federico · 12th April 2005, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Oh how I would love to walk into Adni's shop someday with a WAD of cash !!

You're a lucky man John .
Beautiful stuff and handsome gentlemen .

I echo your sentiments Rick. Big ol wad of cash and a wheel barrow to carry everything out

Rick · 22nd April 2005, 02:51 AM

After 7 years Moderating here ..

nechesh · 22nd April 2005, 03:05 AM

...ah, Rick....i think that sword you've got there is just a piece of beach wood......but it might be Moro and late 19thC.....could we see some close-ups of the gangya area?

Rick · 22nd April 2005, 03:09 AM

David , it's a slat from a snow fence .
Let's just say I was "walking softly ........."

Andrew · 22nd April 2005, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

David , it's a slat from a snow fence .
let's just say I was "walking softly ........."

Rats. Beat me to it.

Andrew · 22nd April 2005, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

After 7 years Moderating here ..

You certainly do carry a big stick...

10th April 2005, 03:52 AM	#1
John Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land below the wind Posts: 135	Meeting Adni in Singapore. The opportunity for me to meet my friend in person at his office did finally come during a work trip to Singapore a few days ago. It was such a wonderful experience; I was fortunate enough to see and handle a number of the Rangsang Rias Pusaka Bangsa II -- Keris Competition Winners as the timing was such that I just made it a couple of hours before he and his father were to drive to Johore Bahru and then to Kuala Lumpur to be away for a number of days and also those items only arrived at his shop that very day. Amongst the many other kerises etc that I was so priviledged to see and handle, there were an awesome unduk unduk and a "never seen before" 3-luk Naga Keris Panjang (Penyalang or the Executioner). Unfortunately both these items have prior owners and were at the shop to only be etched or restored. Whilst discussing about the functions of a fairly heavy Sundang, Adni also showed some lightning swordmanship moves and I could feel some air breezing pass me as he was making the moves. For a while I was a little worried that the blade may fly off the handle and pierce into me . But of course it didn't. I never knew Adni was quite a swordsman and a Silat expert. Also a treat to the best ginger teh tarik (pull tea) of Singapore... Thanks again Adni. Adni at his office With Adni With Adni's dad, Pak Hussein

22nd April 2005, 02:51 AM	#4
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Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Actually ........ David , it's a slat from a snow fence . Let's just say I was "walking softly ........." Last edited by Rick; 22nd April 2005 at 03:27 AM.

10th April 2005, 03:00 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Oh how I would love to walk into Adni's shop someday with a WAD of cash !! You're a lucky man John . Beautiful stuff and handsome gentlemen .

22nd April 2005, 03:05 AM	#5
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	...ah, Rick....i think that sword you've got there is just a piece of beach wood......but it might be Moro and late 19thC.....could we see some close-ups of the gangya area?