Opinions: large Kris w/ intricate inlay

[Gustav]

It makes no sense to create a design, which goes over the separation line between blade and Gangya, and at the same time incise this separation line, in case blade wouldn't have a separate Gangya.

The Kris, which Detlef posted in this thread, also has a design going over the separation line, and has a separate Gangya (according to the owner), even better hidden.

A very thight fit on Maguindanao and Maranao blades from early 20th cent. is nothing unusual. I guess the Gangya in such cases was fitted when everything was still hot.