Opinions: large Kris w/ intricate inlay

Ian · 19th April 2026, 03:21 AM

Another-rick,

Good points. I don't know the answer and I doubt we ever will unless someone comes along to say that only one panday made these blades with naga down the middle.

Perhaps panday and those doing the carving had different grades of quality they were willing to make for their customers. I'm thinking that tools and weapons often share similar blade profiles, with weapons getting more attention to details and decoration.

Having been made a century or so ago, there may not be anyone today who knows who made them.

Regards, Ian

19th April 2026, 03:21 AM	#36
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,732	Another-rick, Good points. I don't know the answer and I doubt we ever will unless someone comes along to say that only one panday made these blades with naga down the middle. Perhaps panday and those doing the carving had different grades of quality they were willing to make for their customers. I'm thinking that tools and weapons often share similar blade profiles, with weapons getting more attention to details and decoration. Having been made a century or so ago, there may not be anyone today who knows who made them. Regards, Ian