Odd Kris

archer · 1st July 2005, 06:20 AM

Can anyone provide information on origin, age, etc, of this dagger?
Its blade is 9,75 inches long. I can't recall where i've seen this style of
guard. The hilt appears to horn-like.

Ian · 1st July 2005, 02:04 PM

Archer:

Looks Philippine to me, but not Moro. The combination of brass and horn (?) on the hilt and the "Spanish kris" (flambé) style of blade suggest a northern or perhaps central Philippines origin. The loop for the forefinger is definitely a European trait.

As to age, hard to say. General condition would fit mid-20th C., perhaps a little earlier.

Ian

1st July 2005, 06:20 AM	#1
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Odd Kris Can anyone provide information on origin, age, etc, of this dagger? Its blade is 9,75 inches long. I can't recall where i've seen this style of guard. The hilt appears to horn-like. Attached Images

1st July 2005, 02:04 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,522	Archer: Looks Philippine to me, but not Moro. The combination of brass and horn (?) on the hilt and the "Spanish kris" (flambé) style of blade suggest a northern or perhaps central Philippines origin. The loop for the forefinger is definitely a European trait. As to age, hard to say. General condition would fit mid-20th C., perhaps a little earlier. Ian