A feast for the eyes.

elevennevele · 19th April 2007, 08:16 AM

It would seem that this sword when made (or mounted) was personalized for the owner’s right hand. Unless the person does a lot of back handed swings with their left hand, the angle in the photo suggests it would suit a slashing motion with the right hand like you would swing a bat. It would allow this motion without the person having to twist their wrist much to align the blade’s edge to it's intended target. IMHO.

Spunjer · 19th April 2007, 09:27 PM

excellent kris!

Battara · 19th April 2007, 10:40 PM

Beautiful puppy!

I have not seen asang-asang like that before. I have not seen such okir chasing work like this on Sulu pieces (though the ferrule is Sulu style of okir). The ivory is amazing! Blade is georgeous!

I am surprised at the angle of the pommel - usually you see this type of angle and direction on post 1950s pieces.

Thank you so much for the sharing.

19th April 2007, 08:16 AM	#1
elevennevele Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 11	It would seem that this sword when made (or mounted) was personalized for the owner’s right hand. Unless the person does a lot of back handed swings with their left hand, the angle in the photo suggests it would suit a slashing motion with the right hand like you would swing a bat. It would allow this motion without the person having to twist their wrist much to align the blade’s edge to it's intended target. IMHO.

19th April 2007, 09:27 PM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	excellent kris!

19th April 2007, 10:40 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Beautiful puppy! I have not seen asang-asang like that before. I have not seen such okir chasing work like this on Sulu pieces (though the ferrule is Sulu style of okir). The ivory is amazing! Blade is georgeous! I am surprised at the angle of the pommel - usually you see this type of angle and direction on post 1950s pieces. Thank you so much for the sharing.