Philippene/Malay (?) kris with naga

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

Let's keep my Bugis keris sundang (ex Kai Wee's collection) out of this - it's a completely different beast!

Hello Kai,

Congrats, nice addition! When you ....... I've posted this one because I don't rule out a Bugis influenced origin for Eric's blade.

Originally Posted by kai

What really makes me doubt any Melayu origin is the bold pamor and it's very unusual pattern (including near the tip): If anything, pattern-welded keris sundang from the Malay peninsula as well as Sumatra are extremely rare (even more so than in Bangsa Moro kris blades)!

Yes, again agreement with you, another fact which points to a possible Bugis origin.

Regards,
Detlef

[kai]

Hello Detlef,

Congrats, nice addition! When you .......

Thanks! Sure, I will keep you in mind...

I'm really looking forward to seeing more info on Eric's blade, especially from staining!

Regards,
Kai