19th August 2024, 06:27 AM | #1 |
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Kris pommel attachment
Hello. I am working on an old kris, and find the pommel is attached by pins (old work). Is this common? I am also curious about the divot that has been cut into the plug. Since the plug fits flush, the divot could be there to hold a small object (talisman?).
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19th August 2024, 04:39 PM | #2 |
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It could also be to relieve stresses in the wood to lessen cracking as it dries. How deep does it go?
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20th August 2024, 12:03 AM | #3 |
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Yes Jeff this is common. Some kris even have pommels that have several holes due to several refittings.
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20th August 2024, 02:15 AM | #4 |
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Voids in pommels seem to be reasonably common also.
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20th August 2024, 03:46 PM | #5 |
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21st August 2024, 06:05 PM | #6 |
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In my experience...there's usually something like that, yes. Wooden peg, nail... the most unique that I've encountered was a small bone splinter. And it isn't just in Krises, repaired kampilans also have a peg of some sort.
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2nd September 2024, 04:35 AM | #7 |
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Totally agree with Xasterix.
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