And again a kris!

Atlantia · 25th October 2012, 09:40 PM

Hi Detlef.

I really like the way that the first 'luk' is so close to the ganga. It really makes the 'waves' look more natural and flowing.

I look forward to seeing waht you do with it.
Best
gene

Sajen · 25th October 2012, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Hi Detlef.

I really like the way that the first 'luk' is so close to the ganga. It really makes the 'waves' look more natural and flowing.

I look forward to seeing waht you do with it.
Best
gene

Hi Gene,

I think that this is one reason what let me bid. I really can't remember to have seen such a blade before.

I will keep you updated about the progress.

Best regards,

Detlef

Battara · 26th October 2012, 01:59 AM

Well it is not really round, but slightly squarish at the ganga.

That being said, I am wondering if this might not be early 1800s. Hard to pin down.

kai · 29th October 2012, 10:34 PM

Hello Detlef,

Nice score again!

Quote:

Well it is not really round, but slightly squarish at the ganga.

I'm with Jose: This doesn't look like an archaic tang. Interesting variant though!

Quote:

That being said, I am wondering if this might not be early 1800s. Hard to pin down.

Regarding the blade, I'd not place this much earlier than mid-19th c., more likely second half of 19th c. IMVHO.

I believe that the blade originated in Sulu and that the silver inlay was added later, possibly after the blade ended up on Mindanao. Possibly Maguindanao work?

Regards,
Kai

Sajen · 29th October 2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Detlef,

Nice score again!

I believe that the blade originated in Sulu and that the silver inlay was added later, possibly after the blade ended up on Mindanao. Possibly Maguindanao work?

Hello Kai,

thank you. Very interesting suggestion. So I am maybe correct with my first feeling.

Regards,

Detlef

kai · 30th October 2012, 09:17 AM

Yes, I have seen several of this type - need to dig out pics. Usually this design is obscured by the lower asang-asang crossing the elongated gape...

Regards,
Kai

Sajen · 30th October 2012, 07:16 PM

Agree, the missing asang-asang let look this part of the blade different.

I am curious to see your pictures, they will give also a clue how the asang-asang and the handle attachments have to look.

Regards,

Detlef

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25th October 2012, 09:40 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Hi Detlef. I really like the way that the first 'luk' is so close to the ganga. It really makes the 'waves' look more natural and flowing. I look forward to seeing waht you do with it. Best gene

26th October 2012, 01:59 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,323	Well it is not really round, but slightly squarish at the ganga. That being said, I am wondering if this might not be early 1800s. Hard to pin down.

30th October 2012, 09:17 AM	#6
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Yes, I have seen several of this type - need to dig out pics. Usually this design is obscured by the lower asang-asang crossing the elongated gape... Regards, Kai

30th October 2012, 07:16 PM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,328	Agree, the missing asang-asang let look this part of the blade different. I am curious to see your pictures, they will give also a clue how the asang-asang and the handle attachments have to look. Regards, Detlef