Unusual kris with shell guard

Robert · 16th April 2013, 08:38 PM

Carlos, I am again very jealous of your new find. What a beautiful and unique piece. I was just looking for a specific photo of one particular minisbad that I was to post for comparison because like Michael I too believe that the hilt and guard bears a striking resemblance to ones found on swords from Bicol. Again, my congratulations on you new acquisition.

Best,
Robert

Gustav · 16th April 2013, 09:01 PM

It's the time in the year to post Barry's kris again

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http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000669.html

Battara · 16th April 2013, 09:02 PM

No argument from me a out what has been said so far. I will only add that the clam guard looks European on origin all the way through. Lots of trade and captured pieces with mixed parts.

Gustav · 16th April 2013, 09:11 PM

Looking at the features at the bade of the blade, the kris from museum is clearly the same blade type, and also a hilt with spiral:

Robert · 16th April 2013, 09:30 PM

Photo of guards for better comparison.

Robert

David · 16th April 2013, 10:30 PM

Please forgive me for what i am about to say Carlos and remember that what is most important about anything you collect is that you like it. But with everybody remarking about the beauty of this piece i simply must state that i find it to be awkward and ugly. This pieces just don't belong together, even if there is another example in the Spanish Army Museum.
I will agree that this is a not a Moro blade and that it certainly is unusual. Michael may well be onto the origin with this kris.

carlos · 16th April 2013, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

Please forgive me for what i am about to say Carlos and remember that what is most important about anything you collect is that you like it. But with everybody remarking about the beauty of this piece i simply must state that i find it to be awkward and ugly. This pieces just don't belong together, even if there is another example in the Spanish Army Museum.
I will agree that this is a not a Moro blade and that it certainly is unusual. Michael may well be onto the origin with this kris.

hello David
All opinions ae wellcome !! I love this type of edged weapons, mixture between 2 cultures.
Best regards
Carlos

Gavin Nugent · 16th April 2013, 11:08 PM

Right or wrong, ugly or beautiful it is very practical.

This would install a lot of confidence in the user.

Nice to see.

Gavin

16th April 2013, 09:01 PM	#2
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,295	It's the time in the year to post Barry's kris again : http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000669.html Attached Images

16th April 2013, 09:11 PM	#4
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,295	Looking at the features at the bade of the blade, the kris from museum is clearly the same blade type, and also a hilt with spiral: Attached Images

16th April 2013, 09:30 PM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Photo of guards for better comparison. Robert Attached Images

16th April 2013, 11:08 PM	#8
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	impressive Right or wrong, ugly or beautiful it is very practical. This would install a lot of confidence in the user. Nice to see. Gavin

16th April 2013, 08:38 PM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Carlos, I am again very jealous of your new find. What a beautiful and unique piece. I was just looking for a specific photo of one particular minisbad that I was to post for comparison because like Michael I too believe that the hilt and guard bears a striking resemblance to ones found on swords from Bicol. Again, my congratulations on you new acquisition. Best, Robert

16th April 2013, 09:02 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	No argument from me a out what has been said so far. I will only add that the clam guard looks European on origin all the way through. Lots of trade and captured pieces with mixed parts.

16th April 2013, 10:30 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Please forgive me for what i am about to say Carlos and remember that what is most important about anything you collect is that you like it. But with everybody remarking about the beauty of this piece i simply must state that i find it to be awkward and ugly. This pieces just don't belong together, even if there is another example in the Spanish Army Museum. I will agree that this is a not a Moro blade and that it certainly is unusual. Michael may well be onto the origin with this kris.