Opinions: large Kris w/ intricate inlay

Ian · Yesterday, 10:45 PM

Thanks Gustav. Short of pulling the kris apart and physically separating the gangya to confirm that it is indeed a separate construction, the only way to show conclusively that it is separate is via X-ray. I have done this many times and confirmed that a line of separation is readily visible when present. This is much easier than taking the hilt off.

As far as the inlaid silver decoration crossing a possible line of separation without interruption on at least two examples of this style of kris, this seems to be evidence that there is no line of separation present. Until I can find another example and X-ray it, I remain skeptical that these relatively modern kris actually have separate gangya.

Regards, Ian.

Yesterday, 10:45 PM	#22
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,679	Thanks Gustav. Short of pulling the kris apart and physically separating the gangya to confirm that it is indeed a separate construction, the only way to show conclusively that it is separate is via X-ray. I have done this many times and confirmed that a line of separation is readily visible when present. This is much easier than taking the hilt off. As far as the inlaid silver decoration crossing a possible line of separation without interruption on at least two examples of this style of kris, this seems to be evidence that there is no line of separation present. Until I can find another example and X-ray it, I remain skeptical that these relatively modern kris actually have separate gangya. Regards, Ian.