Nice Kris

migueldiaz · 2nd March 2011, 10:17 PM

thanks, ron! since i'm not that familiar with the finer points of analyzing a kris, i have 'moar'

queries. based on the rendition of the 'jaw', can we also say that the kris indeed exhibits maranaw traits? attached is a guide which perhaps you yourself prepared for robert fulton? thanks again, bro

Sajen · 2nd March 2011, 10:38 PM

What a beautiful kris!

Love the baca-baca. Thank you very much for sharing.

Regards,

Detlef

kino · 3rd March 2011, 01:33 AM

SCORE!!!!
Really like that clamp design, very unusual, I 've never seen one like it.
Congrat-tuli-on, bay....

Spunjer · 3rd March 2011, 01:36 PM

you can still see the "jutting jaw"on this one, albeit not as pronounced. i notice this on the much later ones.

@ kino:
lagi, bay! just trying to catch up with you, holmes, lol...

Battara · 4th March 2011, 12:58 AM

Lorenz - nice post of these back to back and very accurate.

The only caveate is that when it comes to later pieces like Ron's, then things get fuzzier. Therefore one must go by other traits as well.

migueldiaz · 4th March 2011, 02:15 AM

Jose, thanks for the additional tips!

Sajen · 6th March 2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by migueldiaz

thanks, ron! since i'm not that familiar with the finer points of analyzing a kris, i have 'moar'

queries. based on the rendition of the 'jaw', can we also say that the kris indeed exhibits maranaw traits? attached is a guide which perhaps you yourself prepared for robert fulton? thanks again, bro

Thank you for posting this picture, I think it is very helpful not only for me!

Regards,

Detlef

migueldiaz · 6th March 2011, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

Thank you for posting this picture, I think it is very helpful not only for me!

Regards,

Detlef

Detlef, am happy to be of help somehow. Thanks, too and regards!

migueldiaz · 10th May 2011, 02:48 AM

Here's a similar piece, and it's a huge kris (another one is shown for comparison). The naga-themed kris has the following dimensions -- overall length: 28.9" and blade lt.: 24.6".

What's unusual about this naga kris is the guard is not separate from the blade. The only reason I can think of is that perhaps the maker did not want to have the separation line interfering with the deeply curving body of the naga near the hilt. Or can it be the other way around? That is, since the guard and the blade are integrated, then the naga can be placed as close as possible to the hilt.

In any case, in general what would be the latest thoughts of forumites on krises where the the guard and blades are not separate? Thanks in advance!

migueldiaz · 10th May 2011, 02:50 AM

Some more pics ...

migueldiaz · 10th May 2011, 02:51 AM

Here's a pic of the sword before it was cleaned and etched ...

Battara · 10th May 2011, 03:22 AM

Great job Lorenz! Nice piece......although unfortunately missing the middle silver bands.

Were these used as parade swords or presentation pieces?

2nd March 2011, 10:17 PM	#1
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	thanks, ron! since i'm not that familiar with the finer points of analyzing a kris, i have 'moar' queries. based on the rendition of the 'jaw', can we also say that the kris indeed exhibits maranaw traits? attached is a guide which perhaps you yourself prepared for robert fulton? thanks again, bro Attached Images

10th May 2011, 02:48 AM	#9
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Here's a similar piece, and it's a huge kris (another one is shown for comparison). The naga-themed kris has the following dimensions -- overall length: 28.9" and blade lt.: 24.6". What's unusual about this naga kris is the guard is not separate from the blade. The only reason I can think of is that perhaps the maker did not want to have the separation line interfering with the deeply curving body of the naga near the hilt. Or can it be the other way around? That is, since the guard and the blade are integrated, then the naga can be placed as close as possible to the hilt. In any case, in general what would be the latest thoughts of forumites on krises where the the guard and blades are not separate? Thanks in advance! Attached Images

10th May 2011, 02:50 AM	#10
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Some more pics ... Attached Images

10th May 2011, 02:51 AM	#11
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Here's a pic of the sword before it was cleaned and etched ... Attached Images

2nd March 2011, 10:38 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	What a beautiful kris! Love the baca-baca. Thank you very much for sharing. Regards, Detlef

3rd March 2011, 01:33 AM	#3
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,018	SCORE!!!! Really like that clamp design, very unusual, I 've never seen one like it. Congrat-tuli-on, bay....

3rd March 2011, 01:36 PM	#4
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	you can still see the "jutting jaw"on this one, albeit not as pronounced. i notice this on the much later ones. @ kino: lagi, bay! just trying to catch up with you, holmes, lol...

4th March 2011, 12:58 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Lorenz - nice post of these back to back and very accurate. The only caveate is that when it comes to later pieces like Ron's, then things get fuzzier. Therefore one must go by other traits as well.

4th March 2011, 02:15 AM	#6
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Jose, thanks for the additional tips!

10th May 2011, 03:22 AM	#12
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Great job Lorenz! Nice piece......although unfortunately missing the middle silver bands. Were these used as parade swords or presentation pieces?