Philippine Insurrection Era Kriss ...or later??

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Bangkaya

The ukkil on the seki kura hilt and on the scabbard looks Sulu...I'm leaning towards Yakan and not Tausug.

The orientation on how a kris or kalis is worn (whether "tachi" or "katana" style) is dependent on the owner, but more importantly the style of silat he practices...not which side of the scabbard is fancier.


Regards,
Bangkaya

This begs the question :
Did the old-timers even refer to their fighting technique as Silat ?