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kai · 2nd December 2020, 02:49 PM

Hello David,

I don't think there is any relationship between these designs (aside from that oval hilts allow for a decent grip/push).

The Sumatran sewar has a round hilt while the keris hilt exhibits faceting.

Regards,
Kai

2nd December 2020, 02:49 PM	#6
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello David, I don't think there is any relationship between these designs (aside from that oval hilts allow for a decent grip/push). The Sumatran sewar has a round hilt while the keris hilt exhibits faceting. Regards, Kai