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Old 17th May 2023, 03:30 PM   #1
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Default Kris hilt material query

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Any views on the material of this hilt? Sold as rhino.
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Old 17th May 2023, 08:29 PM   #2
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Water buffalo horn! For sure not rhino!
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Old 17th May 2023, 08:54 PM   #3
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Thanks Sajen
I did not hold out much hope. Any opinions on the keris itself would be welcome re quality and scarcity of the horn hilt etc
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Old 17th May 2023, 10:30 PM   #4
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Yes, water buffalo (kerbau).
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Old 17th May 2023, 11:25 PM   #5
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Here is an image of the kris. Any thoughts on its overall quality and age notwithstanding it is buffalo horn would be welcome. The scabbard us not original to the kris and is a poor fit.
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Old 17th May 2023, 11:26 PM   #6
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The blade is 36cm long.
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