Victorian (?) Antler Hilt Kris

Sajen · 17th September 2023, 09:13 AM

The blade is a Bugis blade.

Regards,
Detlef

JeffS · 17th September 2023, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

The blade is a Bugis blade.

Regards,
Detlef

Of course, the typical hexagonal cross section should have been obvious.

Interested Party · 17th September 2023, 03:43 PM

I like this combination; with the possible exception that it may have been re-hilted with the back of the blade being the cutting edge now. How does it feel in the hand? Does it feel better with the point down (original orientation) or up? I find it intriguing when blades have such epic journeys during their working lives.

It oddly does have a Scottish feel to it now.

Rick · 17th September 2023, 09:57 PM

iirc that blade dhapor is called Sepokal (bamboo shoot).
I'm not quite sure what rebating one edge would accomplish as far as efficiency
goes.

Jerseyman · 26th September 2023, 10:46 PM

Thanks everyone.

Rick, thanks for the dhapor information - can you clarify for me what you mean by rebating one edge? Both edges have been sharpened for utility use. Thanks

IP - it actually feels okay in the hand either way round, but I think whoever put it together probably designed it to be used point up, the non-traditional way. They may not have even considered the opposite orientation.

Detlef thanks for the blade ID.

Rick · 27th September 2023, 05:41 PM

By rebating I meant dulling one edge as a work/camp knife. The blade is unsuitable for that job as it is. My guess from looking at the knife and scabbard is that it may have been taken out of its culture to be used primarily for self defense and worn in a sash or as a large boot knife.

Anyway, that's my take on this piece correct or not.

17th September 2023, 09:57 PM	#4
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27th September 2023, 05:41 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	By rebating I meant dulling one edge as a work/camp knife. The blade is unsuitable for that job as it is. My guess from looking at the knife and scabbard is that it may have been taken out of its culture to be used primarily for self defense and worn in a sash or as a large boot knife. Anyway, that's my take on this piece correct or not. Last edited by Rick; 27th September 2023 at 06:10 PM.

17th September 2023, 09:13 AM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	The blade is a Bugis blade. Regards, Detlef

17th September 2023, 03:43 PM	#3
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 491	I like this combination; with the possible exception that it may have been re-hilted with the back of the blade being the cutting edge now. How does it feel in the hand? Does it feel better with the point down (original orientation) or up? I find it intriguing when blades have such epic journeys during their working lives. It oddly does have a Scottish feel to it now.

26th September 2023, 10:46 PM	#5
Jerseyman Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 97	Thanks everyone. Rick, thanks for the dhapor information - can you clarify for me what you mean by rebating one edge? Both edges have been sharpened for utility use. Thanks IP - it actually feels okay in the hand either way round, but I think whoever put it together probably designed it to be used point up, the non-traditional way. They may not have even considered the opposite orientation. Detlef thanks for the blade ID.