Keris / Bali or Lombok

[David]

Originally Posted by Jean

Hello David,
According to Djelenga who was a respected kris collector & book author from Lombok, these hilts were used by young people, especially priests and nobles. The warriors apparently used the large cekah solas hilts (see pic) which makes sense as the grip is excellent.

I have also heard that the cekah solas hilts were favored by warriors, but heard that same for these hair-wrapped hilts as well. Not a lot has been written on such matters beyond Djelenga. While i don't dismiss his opinion this hilt style seems an odd one for nobles.