kris with unusual blade decoration

Ian · 6th March 2020, 03:42 AM

The quality of the hilt belies the fanciness of the blade, and I'm inclined to agree with Battara that the hilt may be an (old) replacement. This could be a Malay version of the kris rather than Moro.

Ian

Battara · 6th March 2020, 04:06 AM

Ian, I was thinking that the inlay was a little different, though variations are common. However, the blade does not look Malay sundang to me. Also the scabbard looks more Moro than Malay to me.

Guess anything is possible though..........

6th March 2020, 03:42 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,399	The quality of the hilt belies the fanciness of the blade, and I'm inclined to agree with Battara that the hilt may be an (old) replacement. This could be a Malay version of the kris rather than Moro. Ian

6th March 2020, 04:06 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Ian, I was thinking that the inlay was a little different, though variations are common. However, the blade does not look Malay sundang to me. Also the scabbard looks more Moro than Malay to me. Guess anything is possible though..........