Is this too long of a blade for a Keris?

Bill · 15th October 2008, 08:22 PM

Thinking about it, I wouldn't rule out this being the original hilt. While not a exact match, Moro Swords/Cato has examples in fig. 37 & 47, neither which is the norm, but Moro Swords have a tendency to break the norm.
There is definitely a possibility that the hilt was a trade piece, carved else where & ended up in the markets of the PI.
The sword & the hilt both have age & appear to have been around together for a long time.

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15th October 2008, 08:22 PM	#5
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	Thinking about it, I wouldn't rule out this being the original hilt. While not a exact match, Moro Swords/Cato has examples in fig. 37 & 47, neither which is the norm, but Moro Swords have a tendency to break the norm. There is definitely a possibility that the hilt was a trade piece, carved else where & ended up in the markets of the PI. The sword & the hilt both have age & appear to have been around together for a long time.