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28th July 2011, 12:36 AM | #1 |
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My First Traditional Kris
Thanks to my lovely wife I now have this kris. We've been married for 40 years now and after years of her calling my collection a pile of rusty junk she surprises me with this and 5 other items for my birthday. I will post pictures of the other items in their own threads. All comments on this will be greatly appreciated, especially on the hilt material, origin and possible age. If any more pictures of a particular section of this are needed just let me know. Thanks in advance.
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28th July 2011, 12:47 AM | #2 |
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A beauty
And a nice one it is Robert!
I am not big in to Kris but this style rates as my favorite, the raw well aged ivory and cord bound grip I am always a fan of, they have an almost dark tribal Pre-Historic look a feel to them...oh to line the wall with such old warriors would indeed be nice. Congrats and I hope your looking after your wife well. Gav |
28th July 2011, 01:24 AM | #3 |
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It's a very nice kris. Your wife has good taste.
Happy B'day......belated. |
28th July 2011, 01:24 AM | #4 |
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Looks like a nice Sulu piece to me with good ivory patina. You have a nice and intelligent wife! (like mine )
Looking forward to the other pieces. |
28th July 2011, 02:49 AM | #5 |
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Gav, Kino and Jose, Thank you all for your kind words. Yes, my wife is a definite keeper and I would not trade her for the world. I am still in shock over what she has done especially as she has NEVER shown any interest in my collection what so ever. The item in my other thread on the Odd Barong is another one of the items she surprised me with. That being said, would any one have an idea as to this pieces age?
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28th July 2011, 04:05 AM | #6 |
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Well I might say mid-19c based on the style and size of the pommel and the blade.
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28th July 2011, 01:47 PM | #7 |
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Good old fighter, with great patina on the ivory pommel.
Surely a great birthdaypresent! Congrats, Maurice |
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