Opinions: large Kris w/ intricate inlay

Gustav · 20th March 2026, 01:55 PM

It makes no sense to create a design, which goes over the separation line between blade and Gangya, and at the same time incise this separation line, in case blade wouldn't have a separate Gangya.

The Kris, which Detlef posted in this thread, also has a design going over the separation line, and has a separate Gangya (according to the owner), even better hidden.

A very thight fit on Maguindanao and Maranao blades from early 20th cent. is nothing unusual. I guess the Gangya in such cases was fitted when everything was still hot.

20th March 2026, 01:55 PM	#20
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,319	It makes no sense to create a design, which goes over the separation line between blade and Gangya, and at the same time incise this separation line, in case blade wouldn't have a separate Gangya. The Kris, which Detlef posted in this thread, also has a design going over the separation line, and has a separate Gangya (according to the owner), even better hidden. A very thight fit on Maguindanao and Maranao blades from early 20th cent. is nothing unusual. I guess the Gangya in such cases was fitted when everything was still hot. Attached Images