Sraits(?), Malay(?), need your opinion

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Gav,

Another option I had reservations about but like always I can be very wrong!

Me too! It is all learning.

Some wear can be expected from the belalai, yet I don't expect the kerawang to wear so much away.

This is how I see a the blades should be seated in original dress.

[David]

I'm afraid i need to agree with Gavin on this one. It would seem that your sheath was adapted to fit your blade. Especially considering the area where this keris seems to come from, a proper fit would look like the examples Gavin shows with the blade fitting somewhat proud in the sheath. Considering the space both behind and in front of your blade it seems most likely that it was re-adjusted to to fit.