Nice Kris

[migueldiaz]

Here's a similar piece, and it's a huge kris (another one is shown for comparison). The naga-themed kris has the following dimensions -- overall length: 28.9" and blade lt.: 24.6".

What's unusual about this naga kris is the guard is not separate from the blade. The only reason I can think of is that perhaps the maker did not want to have the separation line interfering with the deeply curving body of the naga near the hilt. Or can it be the other way around? That is, since the guard and the blade are integrated, then the naga can be placed as close as possible to the hilt.

In any case, in general what would be the latest thoughts of forumites on krises where the the guard and blades are not separate? Thanks in advance!

[migueldiaz]

Some more pics ...

[migueldiaz]

Here's a pic of the sword before it was cleaned and etched ...

[Battara]

Great job Lorenz! Nice piece......although unfortunately missing the middle silver bands.

Were these used as parade swords or presentation pieces?

[Spunjer]

Congrats, bro! It looks as if it carries a similar concept to my example, i.e. traditional methods were bypassed. I especially like the subtle flower on the bend...

[migueldiaz]

Originally Posted by Battara

Great job Lorenz! Nice piece......although unfortunately missing the middle silver bands. Were these used as parade swords or presentation pieces?

Thanks, Jose Am not an expert on these pieces. But them being larger makes me think so, too.

Originally Posted by Spunjer

Congrats, bro! It looks as if it carries a similar concept to my example, i.e. traditional methods were bypassed. I especially like the subtle flower on the bend...

Thanks, Bro Yep, somebody surely decided to throw subtlety outside the window