Laminated Kris for comment

kai · 6th July 2017, 08:06 AM

Hello Alan,

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which one do you estimate is older?
which one is better made?
which one could be of better value over time?

Hands down the smaller one (without fullers) on all accounts!

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non fuller:
better carvings on the ganga

My main reason; also tip of the blade with the correct angle (not applicable for straight blades).

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more rigid. not very bendy

Traditional blades tend to be rigid (and sturdy); not crafted from spring steel...

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aluminum baca-baca (stirrups) brass collar

The aluminium may be mildly annoying - traditional would be yellow brass (or, mostly, silver for really old ones of average quality and beyond).

I'd keep this one as is though.

For developing your collection, go for real antique kris even if this means shopping in the US...

Regards,
Kai

F. de Luzon · 7th July 2017, 01:04 PM

Looks like a growing collection.

Pinoy Blade Hunter · 7th July 2017, 02:23 PM

Thank you guys.

as for the fuller, i wont be doing anymore sanding or filing, it may be more trouble than its worth.

Kai, thank you for your insights, at first i thought the one with the fuller would be more valuable because of the laminations and spring temper and the brass fittings.

buying from the USA may be a possibility down the road. if funds allow.

Joren, the one with the fuller was not from Mang Ven but his son's shop.

F de Luzon, yes it is a growing collection but i am experiencing birthing pains hahaha. I may be acquiring duds or non worthy pieces. must study more.

thanks everyone!

7th July 2017, 01:04 PM	#2
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	Looks like a growing collection.

7th July 2017, 02:23 PM	#3
Pinoy Blade Hunter Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 62	Thank you guys. as for the fuller, i wont be doing anymore sanding or filing, it may be more trouble than its worth. Kai, thank you for your insights, at first i thought the one with the fuller would be more valuable because of the laminations and spring temper and the brass fittings. buying from the USA may be a possibility down the road. if funds allow. Joren, the one with the fuller was not from Mang Ven but his son's shop. F de Luzon, yes it is a growing collection but i am experiencing birthing pains hahaha. I may be acquiring duds or non worthy pieces. must study more. thanks everyone!