Laminated Kris for comment

[kai]

Hello Alan,

which one do you estimate is older?
which one is better made?
which one could be of better value over time?

Hands down the smaller one (without fullers) on all accounts!

non fuller:
better carvings on the ganga

My main reason; also tip of the blade with the correct angle (not applicable for straight blades).

more rigid. not very bendy

Traditional blades tend to be rigid (and sturdy); not crafted from spring steel...

aluminum baca-baca (stirrups) brass collar

The aluminium may be mildly annoying - traditional would be yellow brass (or, mostly, silver for really old ones of average quality and beyond).

I'd keep this one as is though.


For developing your collection, go for real antique kris even if this means shopping in the US...

Regards,
Kai