Large Kris for comment

Ian · 11th April 2023, 11:11 AM

Hi Protector,

I agree that this is a mid- to late-20th C kris, probably from the Sulu Archipelago. Even though relatively modern in manufacture, most of these were functional swords capable of inflicting harm. They represent a style of that time. The quality of the blades and the skilled crafting of the MOP decorations on hilt and scabbard make them fairly high end items for a tourist. They are neither cheap nor shoddy in my experience. That said, they are more "decorative" than I prefer, but that's just my preference and others may well see them differently.

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11th April 2023, 11:11 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Hi Protector, I agree that this is a mid- to late-20th C kris, probably from the Sulu Archipelago. Even though relatively modern in manufacture, most of these were functional swords capable of inflicting harm. They represent a style of that time. The quality of the blades and the skilled crafting of the MOP decorations on hilt and scabbard make them fairly high end items for a tourist. They are neither cheap nor shoddy in my experience. That said, they are more "decorative" than I prefer, but that's just my preference and others may well see them differently.