Sword for I.D.

vantique · 25th May 2013, 09:56 AM

Hi,

I need your help on this one. Thanks guys!!

Robert · 28th May 2013, 10:05 PM

Hello Vantique, What you have looks to me to be a post WWII Luzon kris sword.

Best,
Robert

David · 28th May 2013, 10:23 PM

I personally stop a bit short of referring to swords like this as "kris". At least from my perspective a blade needs certain other aspects (asymmetrical base, a gonjo/gangya, separate or otherwise, etc.) to be rightfully called a kris. Often folks refer to it as such due to the wavy blade, but a wavy blade alone does not a kris make and many kris in fact have straight blades.

I agree with Robert that it is fairly contemporary and probably from the Luzon area of the Philippines.

Battara · 29th May 2013, 01:21 AM

Oh yes recent Ilocano style Filipino piece.

vantique · 29th May 2013, 04:53 AM

Thank you so much good people. I was hoping it was a katipunan sword

. I'll keep digging in dusty antique shop corners, who knows.................

.

25th May 2013, 09:56 AM	#1
vantique Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 31	Sword for I.D. Hi, I need your help on this one. Thanks guys!! Attached Images

28th May 2013, 10:05 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Vantique, What you have looks to me to be a post WWII Luzon kris sword. Best, Robert

28th May 2013, 10:23 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,026	I personally stop a bit short of referring to swords like this as "kris". At least from my perspective a blade needs certain other aspects (asymmetrical base, a gonjo/gangya, separate or otherwise, etc.) to be rightfully called a kris. Often folks refer to it as such due to the wavy blade, but a wavy blade alone does not a kris make and many kris in fact have straight blades. I agree with Robert that it is fairly contemporary and probably from the Luzon area of the Philippines.

29th May 2013, 01:21 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Oh yes recent Ilocano style Filipino piece.

29th May 2013, 04:53 AM	#5
vantique Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 31	Thank you so much good people. I was hoping it was a katipunan sword . I'll keep digging in dusty antique shop corners, who knows................. .