Victorian (?) Antler Hilt Kris

JeffS · 17th September 2023, 01:33 AM

I think our moderators will have a hard time deciding which of our three sub-forums this should go in! The ganga is missing, making the base narrower and more suitable for a hunting knife. Have the edges been sharpened for utility use? Is the blade heavy as well (it reminds me of Tuban examples I've seen here)? Probably an abomination for keris students but the heavy oversized bolster and antler with plate somehow "works" in my opinion, The beautiful topographic pamor would be quite impressive and exotic for the owner if indeed a 19C European hunting knife. Looking forward to hearing from our experts!

17th September 2023, 01:33 AM	#2
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 423	I think our moderators will have a hard time deciding which of our three sub-forums this should go in! The ganga is missing, making the base narrower and more suitable for a hunting knife. Have the edges been sharpened for utility use? Is the blade heavy as well (it reminds me of Tuban examples I've seen here)? Probably an abomination for keris students but the heavy oversized bolster and antler with plate somehow "works" in my opinion, The beautiful topographic pamor would be quite impressive and exotic for the owner if indeed a 19C European hunting knife. Looking forward to hearing from our experts!