Sumatran kris

AHite · 3rd May 2025, 11:21 PM

I acquired this kris, which I believe is Sumatran. The blade is layered and shows severe etching from cleaning. The edge is still very sharp, though. The handle is wood with carving. The sheath, unfortunately has damage that was poorly repaired. Even if I could get the old repair glue off there will still be pieces of wood missing when I reset the cracks. Leaving it alone for now.

Question for the forum: How old is this kris? The ganya is separate from the blade. Are the wood handle and sheath original to this blade or later replacements. Any idea of the wood species used on the sheath, in the event I try to repair it?

The blade is approximately 31cm.

A big "Thanks" to all the forum members who have given me great information on all of the various ethnographic weapons I have posted here!

Regards,
Andrew

3rd May 2025, 11:21 PM	#1
AHite Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 64	Sumatran kris I acquired this kris, which I believe is Sumatran. The blade is layered and shows severe etching from cleaning. The edge is still very sharp, though. The handle is wood with carving. The sheath, unfortunately has damage that was poorly repaired. Even if I could get the old repair glue off there will still be pieces of wood missing when I reset the cracks. Leaving it alone for now. Question for the forum: How old is this kris? The ganya is separate from the blade. Are the wood handle and sheath original to this blade or later replacements. Any idea of the wood species used on the sheath, in the event I try to repair it? The blade is approximately 31cm. A big "Thanks" to all the forum members who have given me great information on all of the various ethnographic weapons I have posted here! Regards, Andrew Attached Images