Help with newly posted Keris

David · 2nd September 2006, 05:06 PM

Would anyone care to take a stab

at the origin of John's blade. Frankly, the Bugis blades still confuse me quite a bit as does the various styles of dress. Should i assume Nik carved this dress in accordance with the suspected origins of the blade? In what areas does the style hold for a bit of the gonjo to remain showing above the sampir and what is the reason for this?

VVV · 2nd September 2006, 05:21 PM

Great Keris with a fantastic blade!

Congratulations John,

Michael

John · 3rd September 2006, 02:44 AM

Thanks to all for the encouraging/kind comments. Indeed it's gratifying to see a job well done.

Shahrial, I believe yours would be ready in no time. Do please post some pictures. In the meantime, I'm holding my breath...

Kai Wee, let it be known many of your outstanding pieces have been my benchmarks. Another project with Nik will come and the fittings will base on a picture you once sent upon my request.

Nik Dee opined the blade as Riau Bugis and helped made the selection of sampir and hulu after discussions. The choice of pendokok and butut (after seeing how good it looks on a Kai Wee piece) were mine.

BluErf · 3rd September 2006, 05:31 AM

Hey John, we are helping to dress 'orphaned' Bugis and Malay keris blades beautifully for the next generation to appreciate. (I hope they do!!)

VVV · 10th September 2006, 09:54 AM

Hi all,

Just posted a Keris I found in Copenhagen last week at

http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php

I like the 3D pamor and it's interesting because it has a Ganja Iras with a drawn line.
Also I would appreciate all feedback on the descriptions, especially what kind of material the hilt is made of?

Michael

Alam Shah · 10th September 2006, 11:55 AM

Hi Michael,

A pretty Palembang piece. I do love ganja iras blades. Sorry I could not contribute. Most of the features about your keris, you already know.

As for the hilt, perhaps someone would know better.

About ganja iras, does anyone knows why it is made this way?
I'm sure there is a purpose. One of my ganja iras blade.

http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_photo.php

VVV · 10th September 2006, 03:13 PM

Thanks Shahrial,

I unfortunately don't know the answer to your Ganja Iras question.
Nice blade you've got by the way.
Is the Ganja separate or is it a drawn line like mine?

I found some time today to also post another of my Bugis Keris at

http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php

This is a heavy fighter, still sharp edges, with an interesting Dapur.

Michael

3rd September 2006, 02:44 AM	#3
John Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land below the wind Posts: 135	Thanks. Thanks to all for the encouraging/kind comments. Indeed it's gratifying to see a job well done. Shahrial, I believe yours would be ready in no time. Do please post some pictures. In the meantime, I'm holding my breath... Kai Wee, let it be known many of your outstanding pieces have been my benchmarks. Another project with Nik will come and the fittings will base on a picture you once sent upon my request. Nik Dee opined the blade as Riau Bugis and helped made the selection of sampir and hulu after discussions. The choice of pendokok and butut (after seeing how good it looks on a Kai Wee piece) were mine.

10th September 2006, 09:54 AM	#5
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Hi all, Just posted a Keris I found in Copenhagen last week at http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php I like the 3D pamor and it's interesting because it has a Ganja Iras with a drawn line. Also I would appreciate all feedback on the descriptions, especially what kind of material the hilt is made of? Michael Attached Images

10th September 2006, 03:13 PM	#7
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Thanks Shahrial, I unfortunately don't know the answer to your Ganja Iras question. Nice blade you've got by the way. Is the Ganja separate or is it a drawn line like mine? I found some time today to also post another of my Bugis Keris at http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_album.php This is a heavy fighter, still sharp edges, with an interesting Dapur. Michael Attached Images

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2nd September 2006, 05:06 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,220	Would anyone care to take a stab at the origin of John's blade. Frankly, the Bugis blades still confuse me quite a bit as does the various styles of dress. Should i assume Nik carved this dress in accordance with the suspected origins of the blade? In what areas does the style hold for a bit of the gonjo to remain showing above the sampir and what is the reason for this?

2nd September 2006, 05:21 PM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Great Keris with a fantastic blade! Congratulations John, Michael

3rd September 2006, 05:31 AM	#4
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Hey John, we are helping to dress 'orphaned' Bugis and Malay keris blades beautifully for the next generation to appreciate. (I hope they do!!)

10th September 2006, 11:55 AM	#6
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	Hi Michael, A pretty Palembang piece. I do love ganja iras blades. Sorry I could not contribute. Most of the features about your keris, you already know. As for the hilt, perhaps someone would know better. About ganja iras, does anyone knows why it is made this way? I'm sure there is a purpose. One of my ganja iras blade. http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_photo.php