I got my Kris yesterday! I will start with this Post on the blade. Forgive me if I butcher the different names of the parts, but this is my 1st genuine (I believe) Kris. I go to the Philippines at least yearly and I've seen many "tourist" Kris for sale, but this is my 1st experience holding one. I will refer to the Left and Right sides looking down towards the tip while holding it.
For those of you that want to jump ahead, I have 45 photos here:
http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/aerosick/Kris/
Measurements and Details:
The laminated (?) blade is a fully waved with 13 waves.
Has a talisman chiseled into the blade.
Total Weight of Kris and Scabbard = 2 lbs 1 oz ~ 936 grams
Weight of Kris = 1 lb 5 oz ~ 595 grams
Weight of Scabbard = 12 oz ~ 340 grams
Overall Length = 27.625” ~ 700 mm
Length of Blade = 22” ~ 560 mm
Width of Blade at Balance (4.25” ~ 108 mm below Guard) = 1.4” ~ 36 mm
Depth of Blade at Balance = 0.2” ~ 5 mm
Hilt Length = 5.625” ~ 140 mm
Width of Guard (Gangya) = 4.25” ~ 108 mm
Left Side
Right Side
Left Top
Right Top
