Howdy all,
Jose - I'm over here in San Diego... I guess the lack of basic geographic knowledge is endemic, eh?
Alan - thank you for the kind words...
Nonoy & Rick, I agree with you both (and thank you Nonoy)... The one thing I would add is that I really don't consider myself an owner of any of these, or any other antiques - including edged weapons - I am lucky to have, but rather the temporary custodian of these objects, entrusted with their care and preservation for what brief time they happen to be in my possession. Rick, I apologize for the lengthy digression, and will return my focus to the weapons at hand.
Speaking of which, I received pictures of the other kris yesterday, the one that got away. All I can say is
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Regards,
Chris