Old Kris from an Australian auction

Ian · 16th November 2021, 08:28 AM

This is one of two items that I won online from an Australian Arms Auction this past weekend that featured mostly firearms but also a few edged weapons. I'm pretty sure this kris has a laminated blade, but that will have to wait for its arrival, and I can clean and etch it. I think I have this one figured out, and spoke to a couple of knowledgeable people who agreed with my interpretation. Blade length = 19 inches. No other measurements provided.

Perhaps folks would like to test their skills at identifying this Moro kris and dating it. There is information scattered through this forum's pages that will help.

This is the only picture from the auction.
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16th November 2021, 08:28 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,336	Old Kris from an Australian auction This is one of two items that I won online from an Australian Arms Auction this past weekend that featured mostly firearms but also a few edged weapons. I'm pretty sure this kris has a laminated blade, but that will have to wait for its arrival, and I can clean and etch it. I think I have this one figured out, and spoke to a couple of knowledgeable people who agreed with my interpretation. Blade length = 19 inches. No other measurements provided. Perhaps folks would like to test their skills at identifying this Moro kris and dating it. There is information scattered through this forum's pages that will help. This is the only picture from the auction. . Attached Images Last edited by Ian; 16th November 2021 at 12:38 PM. Reason: Added blade length