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Ian · 7th September 2006, 11:25 PM

Given recent prices for ivory-hilted kris this one was a relative steal.

More in keeping with how these swords were valued a year or two ago. Maybe the mislabeling of this piece and the current depressed market in swords kept it from going higher.

Like rhysmichael I had a small flutter on this one but did not come close. I did pick up its companion from the same dealer:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&item=150028410870

I think mine has some age although it needs a little care and attention. The small punto and the style of scabbard struck me as perhaps Yakan in origin -- any thoughts?

Ian .

7th September 2006, 11:25 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,522	Given recent prices for ivory-hilted kris this one was a relative steal. More in keeping with how these swords were valued a year or two ago. Maybe the mislabeling of this piece and the current depressed market in swords kept it from going higher. Like rhysmichael I had a small flutter on this one but did not come close. I did pick up its companion from the same dealer: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&item=150028410870 I think mine has some age although it needs a little care and attention. The small punto and the style of scabbard struck me as perhaps Yakan in origin -- any thoughts? Ian . Last edited by Ian; 8th September 2006 at 10:30 PM.