Preserve Through Discovery!

Welcome to The Keris Collector, a Singapore collector-led cultural practice exploring history through objects, places and living heritage.

What began with collecting kerises has grown into a wider practice spanning research, cultural interpretation, heritage experiences, advisory work, media and public education.

The keris remains at the heart of what we do, but the questions often lead further: into craftsmanship, material culture, identity, trade, memory, place and the wider histories of Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Our approach is simple. Begin with what can be observed. Follow the evidence. Understand the people and places around the object. Then decide what the history can reasonably support.

Whether you are a collector, researcher, traveller or simply curious, we invite you to explore, question and discover.

Preserve the past. Understand the present. Inspire the future.

Navigating Singapore’s Weapons Regulations for Collectors

For a serious collector, legal possession is only the beginning A 19.5 cm object. A 12 cm blade. Plastic bags. Tape. A sock. A high-cut shoe. And the departure security…

August 29, 2026
28 Aug 2026 – Stuck Keris Blade? Don’t Force It.

A firm knock at the right spot on the batang serunai may be all it takes to release the blade without damaging the fittings. Simple trick. Big difference. – JoFe

August 28, 2026
Iron From the Sky?

What the Ground Actually Says About Ancient Kedah Meteoritic iron is real. Ancient people really used it. That still does not make meteorites the best explanation for Sungai Batu, Gunung…

August 23, 2026
2026 – When Someone Else Asks the Questions: My Conversation with Raja Razie on RR.Unscripted

Most of the time, I am the one deciding which story to tell. I choose the object. I choose the angle. I decide what to explain, what to leave out,…

August 14, 2026
eBook – 20th Century Impressions of British Malaya

May 1, 2026
Protected: 2026 – Malay Heritage Centre Docent Training Programme – Presentation Slides

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March 25, 2026
A Rock That Didn’t Begin Here

A newly acquired 2.5kg stony iron meteorite joins the collection. Dense, magnetic, and nickel-positive, it invites both scientific curiosity and quiet reflection. This post explores identification basics, the temptation to slice it open, and the strange calm of holding a fragment of deep cosmic time.

January 4, 2026
A Wall That Remembers

The content reflects on a 2026 tear-off calendar featuring the horse, symbolizing swift success. Instead of discarding it, the author preserves it on a wall filled with personal memorabilia, emphasizing the importance of tangible reminders of life experiences. This chaotic yet meaningful display serves as a living archive, highlighting enduring values.

January 1, 2026
The Blue Tick, and What It Actually Means

I woke up to a small icon that carries more weight than it looks. Meta has officially verified all my accounts across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. The blue tick now…

December 17, 2025
2025 – Channel News Asia | Hobsessions: Blades of Passion

Watch The Re-Play Here Blades, Obsession, and What Didn’t Make the Cut When Hobsessions: Blades of Passion aired on Sunday, 14 December 2025 at 8.30pm on Channel NewsAsia, I watched…

December 15, 2025