Unusual Kris Hilt for Comment

Ian · 19th December 2023, 02:15 AM

It's interesting that all of these "horse hoof" pommels are accompanied by hilts reflecting other features of mid-20th C production, most notably the type of wraps on the grip section of the hilt. This is true for the bangkung as well. These all appear to be of Sulu origin. Whether the blades predate the dress is hard to say. I've seen old kris blades redressed in this style, similar to Sajen's and Jeff's examples.

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	#2
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 644	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

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19th December 2023, 02:15 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,719	It's interesting that all of these "horse hoof" pommels are accompanied by hilts reflecting other features of mid-20th C production, most notably the type of wraps on the grip section of the hilt. This is true for the bangkung as well. These all appear to be of Sulu origin. Whether the blades predate the dress is hard to say. I've seen old kris blades redressed in this style, similar to Sajen's and Jeff's examples.