Old Luzon Kris
I took a chance on a really bad picture on epray and I am very happy to say that this is what arrived. The pictures are after a cleaning as this looked to have been stored in a wet basement for years. I believe that this would date to the late 19th century. The swords total length is 29-3/4 inches with a 24-1/2 inch blade. The blade is 1-3/4 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick at the hilt. The grip is made of horn with brass fittings.
I am not sure if this sword originally had a guard or not "as not all of these did" or if the grip has just shrunk in length from age. Either way, it is a very nice sword and I am quite happy that I took the chance in acquiring it. Any comments that anyone would like to make on this would be very welcome.
Robert
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