Wooden Kris

Alam Shah · 22nd October 2005, 11:09 AM

I think it is as what you've mentioned but from Philippines not Java. It could also probably be used as a wooden training sword for praticing, as well.

Bill · 22nd October 2005, 12:52 PM

I would think it is from the Philippines, not Java.

nechesh · 22nd October 2005, 03:35 PM

I agree with my fellows here. Not from Java, but the Philippines. This is definitely meant as a Moro kris. The Indonesian keris look a bit different. My guess is that it's purpose is just as descibed by Cato. I wouldn't think it was intended to be a practice sword because all that detail would be unnecessary for such usage. Also seems to have a bit of an edge which would only chip considerably in sparring.
I'm afraid you won't get a value estimate here as it is against forum policy to make such evaluations.

LabanTayo · 23rd October 2005, 01:55 AM

Its from the Philippines. Its made from Kamagong wood. Looks like a souviner type thing you would find in Quiapo or Ermita in Manila. Its actually kind of neat because of all the detail. At least it tries to look Moro.

22nd October 2005, 11:09 AM	#1
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	I think it is as what you've mentioned but from Philippines not Java. It could also probably be used as a wooden training sword for praticing, as well. Last edited by Alam Shah; 22nd October 2005 at 02:11 PM.

22nd October 2005, 12:52 PM	#2
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	I would think it is from the Philippines, not Java.

22nd October 2005, 03:35 PM	#3
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	I agree with my fellows here. Not from Java, but the Philippines. This is definitely meant as a Moro kris. The Indonesian keris look a bit different. My guess is that it's purpose is just as descibed by Cato. I wouldn't think it was intended to be a practice sword because all that detail would be unnecessary for such usage. Also seems to have a bit of an edge which would only chip considerably in sparring. I'm afraid you won't get a value estimate here as it is against forum policy to make such evaluations.

23rd October 2005, 01:55 AM	#4
LabanTayo Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kansas City Posts: 177	Its from the Philippines. Its made from Kamagong wood. Looks like a souviner type thing you would find in Quiapo or Ermita in Manila. Its actually kind of neat because of all the detail. At least it tries to look Moro.