The 10th to 15th century Visayan kris, & earlier artifacts

A. G. Maisey · 26th May 2011, 08:53 PM

According to Rawson this blade shape goes back a very long time and is a "common heritage of the Indo-Aryan peoples".

It is likely that it entered use in the Philippines from an Indian source, either directly, or indirectly..

Its mechanics of use are that in a blade designed for use as a cut weapon , it gives forward weight --- the khukri effect, in a blade designed for thrust it allows a broad wound for more effective hemorrhage, and easier extraction from the wound.

It has been in use for so long because it is a very good design.

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26th May 2011, 08:53 PM	#39
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	According to Rawson this blade shape goes back a very long time and is a "common heritage of the Indo-Aryan peoples". It is likely that it entered use in the Philippines from an Indian source, either directly, or indirectly.. Its mechanics of use are that in a blade designed for use as a cut weapon , it gives forward weight --- the khukri effect, in a blade designed for thrust it allows a broad wound for more effective hemorrhage, and easier extraction from the wound. It has been in use for so long because it is a very good design.