Orientation of the grip of this keris - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

20th November 2008, 01:38 PM

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sipakatuo

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Originally Posted by David

I have always assumed that hilts were secured to the blades with damar when they were to be used for fighting to make sure that they do not become separated in the heat of battle.

True indeed, apart from that there is also mystical factor. Thank you for adding.

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