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Old 3rd November 2008, 01:05 PM   #38
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Originally Posted by Battara
Most of the stuff in the pictures are recently made. There are some that are perhaps older - mostly those that are Lumad or Igorot.
I agree. While a walk through these shops might be interesting i think that in the end it might also prove frustrating as i pull one contemporary kris after another out of their nice shiny dress. But maybe the owner has something special under the counter.
KuKulz, you will find that many of the newer blades are quite "functional" and that many more of the older "antiques" are even more functional. In fact, i have rarely handled an antique kris that i would consider fragile. They are usually very well made blades that hold up well over the years.
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