Correct positioning of keris hilt

David · 18th August 2022, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by milandro

interesting you should say so!

I just had a gentleman over to the hose to buy a Kris that I had for sale and he told me that he is accustomed to wear a kris when participating to functions at the Malaysian embassy or elsewhere , with the hilt turned inwards, pointing against the body, to signify that one is completely relaxed and not planning to defend himself.

I think this was discussed briefly in on of the UPM video lectures you just posted a few days ago, wasn't it?

milandro · 18th August 2022, 05:52 PM

it is possible, I recall something about this too

Gustav · 18th August 2022, 07:02 PM

Yes, that appears in the video, but in this case the whole Keris is being reversed, hilt staying in common position.

18th August 2022, 05:52 PM	#2
milandro Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Netherlands Posts: 498	it is possible, I recall something about this too

18th August 2022, 07:02 PM	#3
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,295	Yes, that appears in the video, but in this case the whole Keris is being reversed, hilt staying in common position.