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11th April 2023, 11:11 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Aussie Bush
Posts: 4,363
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Hi Protector,
I agree that this is a mid- to late-20th C kris, probably from the Sulu Archipelago. Even though relatively modern in manufacture, most of these were functional swords capable of inflicting harm. They represent a style of that time. The quality of the blades and the skilled crafting of the MOP decorations on hilt and scabbard make them fairly high end items for a tourist. They are neither cheap nor shoddy in my experience. That said, they are more "decorative" than I prefer, but that's just my preference and others may well see them differently. |
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11th April 2023, 12:11 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
Posts: 9,165
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Hi Protector,
I agree with Ian on most points. I own a similar kris, see here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=kris My one has a very massive blade which is clearly laminated and which is usable and I am sure that many in this style were in use but others were sold to tourists/collectors. Regards, Detlef |
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