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Old Today, 07:08 PM   #1
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I don't think the ganja is 'iras', but seperate (but very tight / narrow).
I agree, this is not gangya iras, just a really nice, tight fit. I also feel this could be Sulu, but don't really see the central fuller as a Malay influence. At least i have a kris which is clearly Moro to my mind that has a very similar central fuller to this one, so i don't see it as a feature that is only found on Malay sundangs. Sorry, but i have never photographed that kris so i can't show it right know.
It does seem to be that the tip has been somewhat reshaped. I can't tell from the photos whether there is any significant loss of length though.
Over all a beautiful, original and complete kris. Nice find Adam!
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I am with Raymundo and think the kris is from Mindanao, compare the scabbards, Adams and the one from Ian which is from Sulu.
Very nice kris Adam!
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