introducing myself as a new member

simatua · 13th September 2005, 06:04 PM

...Dear members,

Let me introduce myself as a new member on this forum.
I am Martin van Berkel, Live in the Netherlands with my wife who comes from
Indonesia.
The last 10 years i am a collector of kerises.
Right know my collection is about 14 kerises, mostly javanese and some Bali kerises. Its not my purpose to have as many kerises, but to look for a good quality of my collection.

The purpose to become a member of this forum is to get...and to share knowledge about kerises.

greetings martin

Battara · 13th September 2005, 08:59 PM

Wilkommen (I know, it's German). Nice group of kerises.

Ferguson · 13th September 2005, 09:03 PM

Welcome Martin.

Steve

mmontoro · 13th September 2005, 10:03 PM

Yes, welcome!

Manny

nechesh · 13th September 2005, 10:56 PM

Excellent! Another member of the keris clan.

But Martin, i am sure i can count more than 14 keris in that picture.

Spunjer · 13th September 2005, 11:01 PM

welcome martin,
looks like you have a pretty decent collection. i'm sure your knowledge will be greatly appreciated here.

now enjoy the show

ariel · 13th September 2005, 11:12 PM

Dear Martin,
I'd rather you were of an "Ottoman/Caucasian/Arabian" persuasion: this place is overran with Kris/Dha guys ....

But maybe you'll come to your senses!

In any case, welcome on board!!!

Alam Shah · 14th September 2005, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

Dear Martin,
I'd rather you were of an "Ottoman/Caucasian/Arabian" persuasion: this place is overran with Kris/Dha guys ....

But maybe you'll come to your senses!

In any case, welcome on board!!!

Welcome Martin,
Another "kerismen" fellow. I'm glad you love keris.
Ariel, You mean, this place is overrun with "Dha" keris guys.

John · 14th September 2005, 03:58 AM

Welcome to the keris fraternity Martin. I find it particularly intriguing to see the number of Western keris and dha enthusiasts here. Interesting phenomenon.

rasdan · 14th September 2005, 04:06 AM

Welcome Martin,

One more keris guy. Why dont u start with sharing some of your collections here?

Wish u all the best.

Andrew · 14th September 2005, 04:07 AM

Welcome, Martin.

Henk · 14th September 2005, 02:54 PM

Welkom bij de club, Martin.

Battara, welkom is the dutch translation for willkommen or welcome.

VANDOO · 16th September 2005, 03:54 PM

WELCOME!
THERE IS A LOT OF VERY GOOD INFORMATION IN THE OLD FORUM POSTS AS WELL AS REFERENCES TO GOOD BOOKS, SHOPS AND DEALERS. IT WOULD ALSO SEEM THAT WE DON'T HAVE ALL THE KNOWLEGE YET AS NEW INFORMATION CONTINUES TO BE ADDED ON A REGULAR BASIS. WE ALSO HAVE QUITE A LOT OF FUN HERE AND ANOTHER KERIS COLLECTOR IS ALWAYS WELCOME AS WELL AS PICTURES OF HIS COLLECTION, QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION.

13th September 2005, 06:04 PM	#1
simatua Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 69	introducing myself as a new member ...Dear members, Let me introduce myself as a new member on this forum. I am Martin van Berkel, Live in the Netherlands with my wife who comes from Indonesia. The last 10 years i am a collector of kerises. Right know my collection is about 14 kerises, mostly javanese and some Bali kerises. Its not my purpose to have as many kerises, but to look for a good quality of my collection. The purpose to become a member of this forum is to get...and to share knowledge about kerises. greetings martin Attached Images

13th September 2005, 08:59 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,299	Wilkommen (I know, it's German). Nice group of kerises.

13th September 2005, 09:03 PM	#3
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Welcome Martin. Steve

13th September 2005, 10:03 PM	#4
mmontoro Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 91	Yes, welcome! Manny

13th September 2005, 10:56 PM	#5
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Excellent! Another member of the keris clan. But Martin, i am sure i can count more than 14 keris in that picture.

13th September 2005, 11:01 PM	#6
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	welcome martin, looks like you have a pretty decent collection. i'm sure your knowledge will be greatly appreciated here. now enjoy the show

13th September 2005, 11:12 PM	#7
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Dear Martin, I'd rather you were of an "Ottoman/Caucasian/Arabian" persuasion: this place is overran with Kris/Dha guys .... But maybe you'll come to your senses! In any case, welcome on board!!!

14th September 2005, 03:58 AM	#9
John Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land below the wind Posts: 135	Welcome to the keris fraternity Martin. I find it particularly intriguing to see the number of Western keris and dha enthusiasts here. Interesting phenomenon.

14th September 2005, 04:06 AM	#10
rasdan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 369	Welcome Martin, One more keris guy. Why dont u start with sharing some of your collections here? Wish u all the best.

14th September 2005, 04:07 AM	#11
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Welcome, Martin.

14th September 2005, 02:54 PM	#12
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Welkom bij de club, Martin. Battara, welkom is the dutch translation for willkommen or welcome.

16th September 2005, 03:54 PM	#13
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	WELCOME! THERE IS A LOT OF VERY GOOD INFORMATION IN THE OLD FORUM POSTS AS WELL AS REFERENCES TO GOOD BOOKS, SHOPS AND DEALERS. IT WOULD ALSO SEEM THAT WE DON'T HAVE ALL THE KNOWLEGE YET AS NEW INFORMATION CONTINUES TO BE ADDED ON A REGULAR BASIS. WE ALSO HAVE QUITE A LOT OF FUN HERE AND ANOTHER KERIS COLLECTOR IS ALWAYS WELCOME AS WELL AS PICTURES OF HIS COLLECTION, QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION.