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ThePepperSkull · 3rd August 2011, 08:45 PM

This is something I've been wondering for a while and thought since this was a sort of appropriate thread, I might as well bring it up here:

Are there any characteristics in the kakatua style pommel that can be used to distinguish what region the kris comes from? I notice some have larger crests, some have tiny crests, some are large and some are small, some of the handles are thinner or more curved than others, while some are thicker or straighter. The circle/"swirl" on either side of the pommel near the crest can vary in size as well. Are these indicators of Sulu/Maranao/Magindanao-specific manufacture and if so, which characteristics of this specific pommel could you associate with what group? Are some groups more prone to using the kakatua style pommmel for Jungayyan or Danganan style hilts?

3rd August 2011, 08:45 PM	#6
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	This is something I've been wondering for a while and thought since this was a sort of appropriate thread, I might as well bring it up here: Are there any characteristics in the kakatua style pommel that can be used to distinguish what region the kris comes from? I notice some have larger crests, some have tiny crests, some are large and some are small, some of the handles are thinner or more curved than others, while some are thicker or straighter. The circle/"swirl" on either side of the pommel near the crest can vary in size as well. Are these indicators of Sulu/Maranao/Magindanao-specific manufacture and if so, which characteristics of this specific pommel could you associate with what group? Are some groups more prone to using the kakatua style pommmel for Jungayyan or Danganan style hilts? Last edited by ThePepperSkull; 3rd August 2011 at 09:20 PM.