A very, very old Moro kris

[Rafngard]

Originally Posted by Rafngard

Depending on the construction of the hilt, the length of the tang might be a lot easier to test than the roundness of the tang. On my example above, a refrigerator magnet will stick to the hilt (thus indicating ferrous material) at any point between the ganja and the ivory pommel.

Also, I'll be seeing local former forum member this weekend, who happens to have an archaic Kris with a round tang. I'll check to see if his Kris has the gap.

Have fun,
Leif

Took me longer than expected to get them, but here's pics of Federico's round-tanged kris.
It does in fact have the gap.