Kalis: Origin of Minadanaon Kris

Bill · 28th June 2008, 09:42 PM

imo, rule #1 in dating a Kris is, you will always find exceptions.
#2 older Kris are less then 20 inches & have tapered blade tips for stabbing where the older ones evolve to a slashing weapon. In general the older fall into that 16-19" range.
Spunger posted some nice examples. The one from VVV is the oldest, interesting the quality control of craftsmanship on these. The Seko Kris either is an exception to rule #2 or in-fact may enforce it; evolving from stabbing to slashing.

28th June 2008, 09:42 PM	#22
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	imo, rule #1 in dating a Kris is, you will always find exceptions. #2 older Kris are less then 20 inches & have tapered blade tips for stabbing where the older ones evolve to a slashing weapon. In general the older fall into that 16-19" range. Spunger posted some nice examples. The one from VVV is the oldest, interesting the quality control of craftsmanship on these. The Seko Kris either is an exception to rule #2 or in-fact may enforce it; evolving from stabbing to slashing. Last edited by Bill; 28th June 2008 at 10:20 PM.