Help with newly posted Keris

John · 2nd September 2006, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVV

I have just posted another Keris at my gallery at KampungNet.

...considering this is a forum for Keris lovers, I suggest that the other members also post when they update their collection pages?

Michael

Here's one for viewing pleasure. Blade acquired from Scobey, Montana and fittings (with the exception of the pendokok) carved by Nik Rashidee Nik Hussein of Kelantan, Malaysia.

And more pictures here:
http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...bum.php&page=1

Alam Shah · 2nd September 2006, 07:23 AM

John,

Overall, a beautiful blade with beautiful fittings.

Hmmm... now waiting for mine...

David · 2nd September 2006, 03:34 PM

Gorgeous pamor and a beautiful job of re-dressing. I realize it is not necessarily the tradition with this type of blade, but i might be tempted give it a staining to really pop that pattern out.

Nik did a great job.

Rick · 2nd September 2006, 04:35 PM

A beautiful piece of workmanship John !
There is a real sense of harmony in all the aspects of this keris .

Rick

BluErf · 2nd September 2006, 04:44 PM

Ahhhh..... droooool....

John, you really do attract top quality Bugis blades.

And the dress is befitting of the fantastic blade.

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

2nd September 2006, 07:23 AM	#2
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	A beauty... John, Overall, a beautiful blade with beautiful fittings. Hmmm... now waiting for mine...

2nd September 2006, 04:35 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Wonderful ! A beautiful piece of workmanship John ! There is a real sense of harmony in all the aspects of this keris . Rick

2nd September 2006, 03:34 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Gorgeous pamor and a beautiful job of re-dressing. I realize it is not necessarily the tradition with this type of blade, but i might be tempted give it a staining to really pop that pattern out. Nik did a great job.

2nd September 2006, 04:44 PM	#5
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Ahhhh..... droooool.... John, you really do attract top quality Bugis blades. And the dress is befitting of the fantastic blade.

2nd September 2006, 05:06 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	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	#7
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Great Keris with a fantastic blade! Congratulations John, Michael