Question about Moro kris scabbards

Emanuel · 28th November 2009, 05:05 PM

Hello,
I've recently acquired a Moro kris - pics forthcoming - and I noticed that the scabbard features a number of notches along one side, 13 in total. They are evenly spaced and they do not seem accidental. Does anyone else have such notches on their kris scabbards? is there a known significance to this?

Thanks,
Emanuel

asomotif · 28th November 2009, 11:05 PM

Hmmm... The number of killed enemies

That could be my western point of view, but local customs might well be hanging you enemies heads on the back porch, rather than making notches in wood

Looking forward to pictures.

Emanuel · 6th December 2009, 05:18 AM

Finally got around to taking pics, but no time to edit...ebay pics will have to do:

Thoughts? The kill count of course comes to mind but I'd like to know if there's anything more concrete.

28th November 2009, 05:05 PM	#1
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Question about Moro kris scabbards Hello, I've recently acquired a Moro kris - pics forthcoming - and I noticed that the scabbard features a number of notches along one side, 13 in total. They are evenly spaced and they do not seem accidental. Does anyone else have such notches on their kris scabbards? is there a known significance to this? Thanks, Emanuel

6th December 2009, 05:18 AM	#3
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Finally got around to taking pics, but no time to edit...ebay pics will have to do: Thoughts? The kill count of course comes to mind but I'd like to know if there's anything more concrete. Attached Images

28th November 2009, 11:05 PM	#2
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,225	Hmmm... The number of killed enemies That could be my western point of view, but local customs might well be hanging you enemies heads on the back porch, rather than making notches in wood Looking forward to pictures.