Friends Keris

Robert · 22nd September 2005, 07:32 PM

This belongs to a friend and I'm thinking about purchasing it from him. Unfortunately I know less about it than he does. I'm guessing it is 20th century (1920s-1940s) but really not sure. Grip is made of horn wrapped in a rattan binding. The rattan binding may or may not be original. Any comments about this keris are extremely welcome. I don't have any measurements other than the length, I will post the rest as soon as I get them. Thanks.

Robert

Rick · 22nd September 2005, 08:02 PM

How thick is the blade of this *kris*

where it meets the hilt Robert ?
Can you take a picture looking down on the handle ? How thick is the Baca baca (blade clamp) ; it looks pretty thin .
The file work looks pretty good .
Actually comparing the blade to the overhang of the ferrule in the pictures the blade looks kinda thin as does the baca baca.
The handle is round and flared at the end ?

Robert · 22nd September 2005, 11:59 PM

Rick,
Sorry about the spelling, brain fade problem. I'm waiting for that very information right now and will post it as soon as it arrives. As far as I know the handle is round and is flared at the end but the new picture will tell for sure. As usual I've never seen one quite like this and that is why I'm interested in the possibility of adding it to my collection. I seem to be drawn to the more unusual items. Thanks again.

Robert

Robert · 23rd September 2005, 08:40 PM

OK,
Here are more pictures. The thickest part of the blade seems to be 1/2 inch. He didn't send a picture looking down at the very end of the hilt so I will have to have him send it later.

Rick · 23rd September 2005, 10:56 PM

It looks like it's been rehilted or reshaped .
The Baca baca could be low grade silver .
I like the blade configuration .
It seems hefty enough ; have you held it , everything tight ?

If the price ain't too high , then you could buy . (sorry Snoopdoggy)

Robert · 25th September 2005, 02:21 AM

Rick,
I haven't held it yet but my friend assures me that everything is still tight on the sword. What do you think on its age and origin? Thanks.

Robert

22nd September 2005, 07:32 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Friends Kris This belongs to a friend and I'm thinking about purchasing it from him. Unfortunately I know less about it than he does. I'm guessing it is 20th century (1920s-1940s) but really not sure. Grip is made of horn wrapped in a rattan binding. The rattan binding may or may not be original. Any comments about this keris are extremely welcome. I don't have any measurements other than the length, I will post the rest as soon as I get them. Thanks. Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert Coleman; 22nd September 2005 at 11:45 PM.

23rd September 2005, 08:40 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	OK, Here are more pictures. The thickest part of the blade seems to be 1/2 inch. He didn't send a picture looking down at the very end of the hilt so I will have to have him send it later. Attached Images

22nd September 2005, 08:02 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	How thick is the blade of this kris where it meets the hilt Robert ? Can you take a picture looking down on the handle ? How thick is the Baca baca (blade clamp) ; it looks pretty thin . The file work looks pretty good . Actually comparing the blade to the overhang of the ferrule in the pictures the blade looks kinda thin as does the baca baca. The handle is round and flared at the end ?

22nd September 2005, 11:59 PM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Rick, Sorry about the spelling, brain fade problem. I'm waiting for that very information right now and will post it as soon as it arrives. As far as I know the handle is round and is flared at the end but the new picture will tell for sure. As usual I've never seen one quite like this and that is why I'm interested in the possibility of adding it to my collection. I seem to be drawn to the more unusual items. Thanks again. Robert

23rd September 2005, 10:56 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	It looks like it's been rehilted or reshaped . The Baca baca could be low grade silver . I like the blade configuration . It seems hefty enough ; have you held it , everything tight ? If the price ain't too high , then you could buy . (sorry Snoopdoggy)

25th September 2005, 02:21 AM	#6
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Rick, I haven't held it yet but my friend assures me that everything is still tight on the sword. What do you think on its age and origin? Thanks. Robert