A bit unusual keris

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.

John · 24th August 2005, 06:52 AM

Shahrial,

Will do some photographing during my next leave and put a few pieces up at the gallery. Will be requiring your kind assistance in the cover design

and will liaise with you via email in due course.

Yang Mulia Raja Muda,

You've guessed it, indeed Syukri shall be doing the work. He'll need to do some sheath adjustments/realignments, make buntut fitments and carve a kemuning Sulawesi kerdas hulu. Looks like I've inadvertently put myself under scrutiny haven't I?

Didn't really meant for it to happen this way.

Seems I now can't extricate myself from putting up pictures upon completion. BTW that's an interesting lineage you have there Raja Muda.

John · 29th October 2005, 08:49 AM

The kerises have returned from Kelantan after some restorations. For a peek, click:

Keris Bugis Sulawesi

Straits Bugis

The "as received" picture (courtesy of Asoka-arts) is as follows.

Alam Shah · 29th October 2005, 01:13 PM

I stand corrected, (mixed up in my earlier post).

Bugis Sulawesi (left) and Straits Bugis (right).

Congratulations! on these pieces. These are fine blades.

The restoration works on the Straits piece is much better than on the Sulawesi sheath. Both look better than before. My personal preference would be a non-lacquered finish.

24th August 2005, 05:58 AM	#4
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.

29th October 2005, 08:49 AM	#6
John Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land below the wind Posts: 135	Restorations done. The kerises have returned from Kelantan after some restorations. For a peek, click: Keris Bugis Sulawesi Straits Bugis The "as received" picture (courtesy of Asoka-arts) is as follows. Attached Images

29th October 2005, 01:13 PM	#7
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	corrections...ahem. I stand corrected, (mixed up in my earlier post). Bugis Sulawesi (left) and Straits Bugis (right). Congratulations! on these pieces. These are fine blades. The restoration works on the Straits piece is much better than on the Sulawesi sheath. Both look better than before. My personal preference would be a non-lacquered finish.

23rd August 2005, 02:53 PM	#1
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.

24th August 2005, 06:52 AM	#5
John Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land below the wind Posts: 135	Shahrial, Will do some photographing during my next leave and put a few pieces up at the gallery. Will be requiring your kind assistance in the cover design and will liaise with you via email in due course. Yang Mulia Raja Muda, You've guessed it, indeed Syukri shall be doing the work. He'll need to do some sheath adjustments/realignments, make buntut fitments and carve a kemuning Sulawesi kerdas hulu. Looks like I've inadvertently put myself under scrutiny haven't I? Didn't really meant for it to happen this way. Seems I now can't extricate myself from putting up pictures upon completion. BTW that's an interesting lineage you have there Raja Muda.