The 10th to 15th century Visayan kris, & earlier artifacts

A. G. Maisey · 26th May 2011, 09:53 PM

According to Rawson this blade shape goes back a very long time and is a "common heritage of the Indo-Aryan peoples".

It is likely that it entered use in the Philippines from an Indian source, either directly, or indirectly..

Its mechanics of use are that in a blade designed for use as a cut weapon , it gives forward weight --- the khukri effect, in a blade designed for thrust it allows a broad wound for more effective hemorrhage, and easier extraction from the wound.

It has been in use for so long because it is a very good design.

migueldiaz · 28th May 2011, 03:26 PM

Thank you for the comments

26th May 2011, 09:53 PM	#1
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	According to Rawson this blade shape goes back a very long time and is a "common heritage of the Indo-Aryan peoples". It is likely that it entered use in the Philippines from an Indian source, either directly, or indirectly.. Its mechanics of use are that in a blade designed for use as a cut weapon , it gives forward weight --- the khukri effect, in a blade designed for thrust it allows a broad wound for more effective hemorrhage, and easier extraction from the wound. It has been in use for so long because it is a very good design.

28th May 2011, 03:26 PM	#2
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Thank you for the comments