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Old 10th March 2007, 07:19 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by Battara
I almost bid on that piece.

This is unusual since most of the northern pieces with wavy blades are Illocos Norte in origin. I have only seen these from Illocanos. Thus I question the Negras origin.

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The star in the middle of the hilt in this case -
Hi Jose,

I don't have your experience with Luzon Kris.
Those I have seen have more the "usual" sword handle and slimmer blades.
Do you have examples of Illocano Kris that resembles mine?

I am aware of the Filipino flag symbolism but on the star please develop (I don't get it). Do you mean that the star is a sun with 6 rays???

Michael
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