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Ian · 1st June 2005, 04:22 AM

Steve:

Very pretty kris. Are you sure that the gangya is not in two pieces? I know that the distinction can be tricky to detect to determine. This sword is much nicer than the usual 20th C. one-piece constructions. Sulu in style, including the scabbard, but a heavier blade than most Sulu kris.

Where did you find it?

Ian.

1st June 2005, 04:22 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,037	Steve: Very pretty kris. Are you sure that the gangya is not in two pieces? I know that the distinction can be tricky to detect to determine. This sword is much nicer than the usual 20th C. one-piece constructions. Sulu in style, including the scabbard, but a heavier blade than most Sulu kris. Where did you find it? Ian.