[jwkiernan]

Here is another example of a kris with a hole in the blade. It also is ex-Quirino collection collected by Cecil in the Filipines.

Cecil and I had a conversation about his thoughts on the origin/reason for the hole...seems as some attribute it to a feature found on some Indonesian keris (for securing blade with a peg when in formal settings?). I have not seen any explanation in my limited readings...part of what makes caring for these swords so much fun!