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RobT · 19th December 2023, 03:24 AM

Hi Ian,

Given the perfect condition of the wood, I would bet that my hilt is newer than the blade. My blade appears to be 19th century and I doubt that a hilt shape like the one currently on the blade could have survived undamaged (let alone unblemished) for that long a time. The hilt is also very solidly affixed which could indicate that it was recently placed. SanibelSuassa's kris blade appears to be 19th century. JeffS' blade and the second one shown by Sajen are possibly 19th century also. I don't think however, given the wear to the hilt wrap, that my hilt is very recent either. I would expect frequent carry would be needed to get that kind of damage.

Sincerely,
RobT

19th December 2023, 03:24 AM	#9
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 456	My Blade is Old Hi Ian, Given the perfect condition of the wood, I would bet that my hilt is newer than the blade. My blade appears to be 19th century and I doubt that a hilt shape like the one currently on the blade could have survived undamaged (let alone unblemished) for that long a time. The hilt is also very solidly affixed which could indicate that it was recently placed. SanibelSuassa's kris blade appears to be 19th century. JeffS' blade and the second one shown by Sajen are possibly 19th century also. I don't think however, given the wear to the hilt wrap, that my hilt is very recent either. I would expect frequent carry would be needed to get that kind of damage. Sincerely, RobT Last edited by RobT; 19th December 2023 at 03:26 AM. Reason: word deleted