Curious Kris

laEspadaAncha · 29th October 2011, 01:12 AM

It is visually stunning, isn't it?

Any ideas, theories, or speculations as to what influenced this particular form? I like the above comparison of the asymmetrical profile/grind of the blade tip to the kissaki of a Japanese sword. Similar profiles were also found on swords from Dynastic China and Korea.

Rick · 29th October 2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha

It is visually stunning, isn't it?

Any ideas, theories, or speculations as to what influenced this particular form? I like the above comparison of the asymmetrical profile/grind of the blade tip to the kissaki of a Japanese sword. Similar profiles were also found on swords from Dynastic China and Korea.

Reminds me a bit of a sailor's cutlass .

laEspadaAncha · 29th October 2011, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Reminds me a bit of a sailor's cutlass .

Indeed it does... Now when I stare at it, it's like the kris variant of this:

Nathaniel · 29th October 2011, 05:17 AM

Interesting piece

Rick · 30th October 2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha

Indeed it does... Now when I stare at it, it's like the kris variant of this:

I must be a dull fellow .

This went right over my head .....

laEspadaAncha · 30th October 2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

This went right over my head .....

Just as the picture resolves itself into both a beautiful young woman and an old hag, I see an E. Asian influence in the blade one minute, a European cutlass the next...

Rick · 30th October 2011, 07:17 PM

Ahhh, finally I see it !
Thank you Ibrahiim .

Nirghosa · 2nd November 2011, 12:13 AM

The sabre kris is very, very high on my short aquisition list. Having handled one, it truely sings in the hand.

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laEspadaAncha Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 608	It is visually stunning, isn't it? Any ideas, theories, or speculations as to what influenced this particular form? I like the above comparison of the asymmetrical profile/grind of the blade tip to the kissaki of a Japanese sword. Similar profiles were also found on swords from Dynastic China and Korea.

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Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Interesting piece

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Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Ahhh, finally I see it ! Thank you Ibrahiim .

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Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	The sabre kris is very, very high on my short aquisition list. Having handled one, it truely sings in the hand.