Opinions: large Kris w/ intricate inlay

Sajen · 18th March 2026, 06:12 PM

Hi Rick,

Welcome to the forum!

Like Rick noted, it's a kris from the Philippines, around 1900 would be my guess. I think it's from Mindanao but I am not sure but we have members here who will be able to tell you more.
You need to clean the blade from rust, the blade will benefit from a good clean-up. To restore it to a complete kris would be what the most of us here would do, adding a fitting handle and clamps would make this a beautiful kris, the blade has beautiful inlays! The inlays have a talismanic purpose. See here for kris with talismanic inlays: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=kris+inlay
Attached is a very similar blade from one of our members.

Regards,
Detlef

18th March 2026, 06:12 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,668	Hi Rick, Welcome to the forum! Like Rick noted, it's a kris from the Philippines, around 1900 would be my guess. I think it's from Mindanao but I am not sure but we have members here who will be able to tell you more. You need to clean the blade from rust, the blade will benefit from a good clean-up. To restore it to a complete kris would be what the most of us here would do, adding a fitting handle and clamps would make this a beautiful kris, the blade has beautiful inlays! The inlays have a talismanic purpose. See here for kris with talismanic inlays: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=kris+inlay Attached is a very similar blade from one of our members. Regards, Detlef Attached Images