Curious Kris

[Rick]

I think that this shape was made a purpose rather than reshaped .
The fuller curves up at the point .

I envy the owner .

[VANDOO]

PERHAPS THE SWORD TIP IS MODELED AFTER THE JAPANESE SWORD POINT.?

EITHER WAY A NICE AND RARE VARIATION OF KRIS.

[laEspadaAncha]

It is visually stunning, isn't it?

Any ideas, theories, or speculations as to what influenced this particular form? I like the above comparison of the asymmetrical profile/grind of the blade tip to the kissaki of a Japanese sword. Similar profiles were also found on swords from Dynastic China and Korea.

[Rick]

Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha

It is visually stunning, isn't it?

Any ideas, theories, or speculations as to what influenced this particular form? I like the above comparison of the asymmetrical profile/grind of the blade tip to the kissaki of a Japanese sword. Similar profiles were also found on swords from Dynastic China and Korea.

Reminds me a bit of a sailor's cutlass .

[laEspadaAncha]

Originally Posted by Rick

Reminds me a bit of a sailor's cutlass .

Indeed it does... Now when I stare at it, it's like the kris variant of this:

[Nathaniel]

Interesting piece

[Rick]

Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha

Indeed it does... Now when I stare at it, it's like the kris variant of this:

I must be a dull fellow .

This went right over my head .....

[laEspadaAncha]

Originally Posted by Rick

This went right over my head .....

Just as the picture resolves itself into both a beautiful young woman and an old hag, I see an E. Asian influence in the blade one minute, a European cutlass the next...