Keris / Bali or Lombok

[Jean]

Originally Posted by David

I have been told that this style of hilt was often employed by warriors as these hilts provide a good grip. But that might be nonsense for all i know.

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.
And at the request from Taube I attach the pic of one of my krisses with a similar hilt.
Regards