Kris

Ian · 20th June 2025, 06:00 PM

Hello Yves,

An interesting kris. I agree with your assessment that this is probably not a Mindanao kris, but I'm not convinced that it was made entirely by Tausug craftsmen. The scabbard and hilt are consistent with Tausug work, and for that reason one could label it as a Tausug kris. However, I think the blade shows Malayan features as well (the style of carving the "arrowhead" area, for example), and the grip area of the hilt suggests a similar influence to me.

Based on the scabbard and hilt, I would date the present ensemble as about 1960s or 1970s.

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20th June 2025, 06:00 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,469	Hello Yves, An interesting kris. I agree with your assessment that this is probably not a Mindanao kris, but I'm not convinced that it was made entirely by Tausug craftsmen. The scabbard and hilt are consistent with Tausug work, and for that reason one could label it as a Tausug kris. However, I think the blade shows Malayan features as well (the style of carving the "arrowhead" area, for example), and the grip area of the hilt suggests a similar influence to me. Based on the scabbard and hilt, I would date the present ensemble as about 1960s or 1970s.