Philippine Kris or Keris

Gavin Nugent · 21st July 2009, 11:08 PM

Congrats,

I good looking nice complete piece.

I was going to bid on this piece but I fell asleep (time differences).

Is it silver or nickel plated as the auction house noted?

Gav

aerosick · 21st July 2009, 11:17 PM

The auction was 3 days ago. I have not received an Invoice yet, so I am not sure when my Kris will arrive. When it does I hope I can provide more details and (of course) close-up photos.

Billy

Battara · 22nd July 2009, 03:46 AM

The blade does look Sulu.

Rick · 22nd July 2009, 03:55 AM

Looking forward to your pictures; don't forget a closeup of the sorsoran, or base of the blade .

I wonder if the other color on the hilt may be Swassa .

It may even have a core; include a closeup of the blade too !!

This one looks nice .

Rick

Battara · 22nd July 2009, 04:48 AM

O yes, I forgot - I doubt that the pommel is solid - it would be too heavy!

aerosick · 1st August 2009, 08:46 PM

I got my Kris yesterday! I will start with this Post on the blade. Forgive me if I butcher the different names of the parts, but this is my 1st genuine (I believe) Kris. I go to the Philippines at least yearly and I've seen many "tourist" Kris for sale, but this is my 1st experience holding one. I will refer to the Left and Right sides looking down towards the tip while holding it.

For those of you that want to jump ahead, I have 45 photos here: http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/aerosick/Kris/

Measurements and Details:

The laminated (?) blade is a fully waved with 13 waves.

Has a talisman chiseled into the blade.

Total Weight of Kris and Scabbard = 2 lbs 1 oz ~ 936 grams

Weight of Kris = 1 lb 5 oz ~ 595 grams

Weight of Scabbard = 12 oz ~ 340 grams

Overall Length = 27.625” ~ 700 mm

Length of Blade = 22” ~ 560 mm

Width of Blade at Balance (4.25” ~ 108 mm below Guard) = 1.4” ~ 36 mm

Depth of Blade at Balance = 0.2” ~ 5 mm

Hilt Length = 5.625” ~ 140 mm

Width of Guard (Gangya) = 4.25” ~ 108 mm

Left Side

Right Side

Left Top

Right Top

David · 2nd August 2009, 12:00 AM

Hey Billy. Nice to see you on this forum. I think you might get some more responses here.

So, have you tested the pommel material yet? Some close-ups of the hilt might be good. I also wonder if the ferrule might be suasa (a low carat gold with a lot of copper in it) instead of copper.
How well does the blade fit into the scabbard? Is it well fitted around the mouth?

21st July 2009, 11:08 PM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Congrats Congrats, I good looking nice complete piece. I was going to bid on this piece but I fell asleep (time differences). Is it silver or nickel plated as the auction house noted? Gav

1st August 2009, 08:46 PM	#6
aerosick Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 25	The Blade I got my Kris yesterday! I will start with this Post on the blade. Forgive me if I butcher the different names of the parts, but this is my 1st genuine (I believe) Kris. I go to the Philippines at least yearly and I've seen many "tourist" Kris for sale, but this is my 1st experience holding one. I will refer to the Left and Right sides looking down towards the tip while holding it. For those of you that want to jump ahead, I have 45 photos here: http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/aerosick/Kris/ Measurements and Details: The laminated (?) blade is a fully waved with 13 waves. Has a talisman chiseled into the blade. Total Weight of Kris and Scabbard = 2 lbs 1 oz ~ 936 grams Weight of Kris = 1 lb 5 oz ~ 595 grams Weight of Scabbard = 12 oz ~ 340 grams Overall Length = 27.625” ~ 700 mm Length of Blade = 22” ~ 560 mm Width of Blade at Balance (4.25” ~ 108 mm below Guard) = 1.4” ~ 36 mm Depth of Blade at Balance = 0.2” ~ 5 mm Hilt Length = 5.625” ~ 140 mm Width of Guard (Gangya) = 4.25” ~ 108 mm Left Side Right Side Left Top Right Top

21st July 2009, 11:17 PM	#2
aerosick Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 25	The auction was 3 days ago. I have not received an Invoice yet, so I am not sure when my Kris will arrive. When it does I hope I can provide more details and (of course) close-up photos. Billy

22nd July 2009, 03:46 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	The blade does look Sulu.

22nd July 2009, 03:55 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Looking forward to your pictures; don't forget a closeup of the sorsoran, or base of the blade . I wonder if the other color on the hilt may be Swassa . It may even have a core; include a closeup of the blade too !! This one looks nice . Rick

22nd July 2009, 04:48 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	O yes, I forgot - I doubt that the pommel is solid - it would be too heavy!

2nd August 2009, 12:00 AM	#7
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Hey Billy. Nice to see you on this forum. I think you might get some more responses here. So, have you tested the pommel material yet? Some close-ups of the hilt might be good. I also wonder if the ferrule might be suasa (a low carat gold with a lot of copper in it) instead of copper. How well does the blade fit into the scabbard? Is it well fitted around the mouth?