Kris #4

Bill · 15th December 2005, 06:50 AM

I think Cato's theory would be Sulu. Looks like an old one to me. Having several that are quite old, you should be able to compare and age them better then those that just see pics; hope you give your opinion after others give thiers. My guess would be around 1800, but maybe earlier, and I would not rule out Indonesia for origin.

Battara · 15th December 2005, 07:39 AM

I don't think Nechesh meant any offense.

Now on this puppy, I'm thinking possibly circa 1800, Mindanao, possibly Maguindanao.

Ian · 15th December 2005, 04:05 PM

Jose:

Why Mindanao rather than Sulu? Are you going by the hilt, blade, or both?

Ian.

Eddie Lastra · 15th December 2005, 09:12 PM

Was wondering, is the pommel on this kris considered the horse hoof type or is this another type?

Battara · 16th December 2005, 05:43 AM

Ian I was going by the hilt, ganga, and scabbard, although Sulu did cross my mind due to the front section of the ganga. Ignoring the hilt for the moment, do you think Sulu?

Eddie, I would not consider this a "hoof" type pommel.

Ian · 16th December 2005, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Ian I was going by the hilt, ganga, and scabbard, although Sulu did cross my mind due to the front section of the ganga. Ignoring the hilt for the moment, do you think Sulu?

Perhaps the blade is Sulu, although it is on the heavy side, and probably older than the hilt and scabbard. The dress looks Mindanao.

15th December 2005, 06:50 AM	#1
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	I think Cato's theory would be Sulu. Looks like an old one to me. Having several that are quite old, you should be able to compare and age them better then those that just see pics; hope you give your opinion after others give thiers. My guess would be around 1800, but maybe earlier, and I would not rule out Indonesia for origin.

15th December 2005, 07:39 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	I don't think Nechesh meant any offense. Now on this puppy, I'm thinking possibly circa 1800, Mindanao, possibly Maguindanao.

15th December 2005, 04:05 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,519	Jose: Why Mindanao rather than Sulu? Are you going by the hilt, blade, or both? Ian.

15th December 2005, 09:12 PM	#4
Eddie Lastra Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 3	Was wondering, is the pommel on this kris considered the horse hoof type or is this another type?

16th December 2005, 05:43 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Ian I was going by the hilt, ganga, and scabbard, although Sulu did cross my mind due to the front section of the ganga. Ignoring the hilt for the moment, do you think Sulu? Eddie, I would not consider this a "hoof" type pommel.