Sundang and kampilan for comment

[mross]

Have you checked the Kris to see if it is a twist core? Looks like a strong possibility.

[drac2k]

Thanks for the affirmation guys ; it is always a complement to hear positive reactions from the forum on recent purchases.
The medallion on the handle is carved from wood and I don't believe that the blade is twist core .

[Sajen]

Two beautiful pieces! The kris has a very unusual blade shape, to bad that the scabbard is in such a bad state.
The mansala at the kampilan can give maybe a hint of the origin of the sword!?

Regards,
Detlef

[Arete]

beautiful kris. The kampilan appears to be for a left handed man.

[Gavin Nugent]

Has anyone picked up on the orientation of the kampy pommel, it is upside down to what is commonly known.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by SwordsAntiqueWeapons

Has anyone picked up on the orientation of the kampy pommel, it is upside down to what is commonly known.

Yes, you are correct!

[CharlesS]

Originally Posted by SwordsAntiqueWeapons

Has anyone picked up on the orientation of the kampy pommel, it is upside down to what is commonly known.

Yes the blade upside down as to the norm. Wonder if we could get a shot of the area where the blade enters the hilt have a look at what's holding it in place.

Is the blade loose in the hilt by chance?

[drac2k]

The blade is super tight ; no wiggle or looseness at all .I'll negotiate with my photographer (my wife), and hopefully I'll have a picture by tomorrow .

[Gavin Nugent]

I'd say the break is under the material at the centre of the grip and put back together incorrectly.