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1st March 2017, 03:59 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Aussie Bush
Posts: 4,361
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Hi Jose:
Only way to know for sure is to take the hilt off and see if the gangya is separate. Right now I don't see any clear evidence of separation--the visible line is very straight and shows no edge corrosion or oxidation to suggest a point of separation that has been present for a hundred years or so. I've tried to take similar looking ones apart before, only to discover the gangya was not separate. If this is a hundred year old sword, it is in a remarkable state of preservation. Ian. |
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1st March 2017, 10:38 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Witness Protection Program
Posts: 1,730
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... another way to find out if the gangya is separated is to see if the encircled part of the kris provided are attached or not
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3rd March 2017, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,255
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Maybe these additional pictures will help to determine if the gangya is separate.
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5th March 2017, 02:11 AM
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EAAF Staff
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 7,272
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I have had 3 similar Maguindanao kris (one stolen, one sold off) and the construction was nearly identical, and all 3 had separate gangas. I think this one is also.
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5th March 2017, 02:48 AM
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Keris forum moderator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 7,211
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Looks separate to me, just in case anyone is in the market for 2 cents.
 
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5th March 2017, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 184
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Nice! Congratulations!
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5th March 2017, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,255
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Thanks; all opinions are appreciated !
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