My new baby :)

[Alam Shah]

Originally Posted by David

I might be wrong, but i believe Michael was referring to the hilt with his "batman" attribution, not the sheath.

David, I know Michael was referring to the hilt, but the sheath looks batman too, (to me, at least).

Originally Posted by David

Very unusual keris Kai Wee (the first one). I have never seen this variation on this hilt form which is generally plain like your second example (is this one missing it's metal "ferrule"?). The carved markings are nice. And i agree with Michael, it does indeed resemble batman.

The hilt is quite rare... I've seen it in Kerner's book (if I recall correctly). None physically.

The whole ensemble have Palembang influence, though.