Philippine Kris or Keris

[aerosick]

I got my Kris yesterday! I will start with this Post on the blade. Forgive me if I butcher the different names of the parts, but this is my 1st genuine (I believe) Kris. I go to the Philippines at least yearly and I've seen many "tourist" Kris for sale, but this is my 1st experience holding one. I will refer to the Left and Right sides looking down towards the tip while holding it.

For those of you that want to jump ahead, I have 45 photos here: http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c119/aerosick/Kris/

Measurements and Details:

The laminated (?) blade is a fully waved with 13 waves.

Has a talisman chiseled into the blade.

Total Weight of Kris and Scabbard = 2 lbs 1 oz ~ 936 grams

Weight of Kris = 1 lb 5 oz ~ 595 grams

Weight of Scabbard = 12 oz ~ 340 grams

Overall Length = 27.625” ~ 700 mm

Length of Blade = 22” ~ 560 mm

Width of Blade at Balance (4.25” ~ 108 mm below Guard) = 1.4” ~ 36 mm

Depth of Blade at Balance = 0.2” ~ 5 mm

Hilt Length = 5.625” ~ 140 mm

Width of Guard (Gangya) = 4.25” ~ 108 mm

Left Side



Right Side



Left Top



Right Top