art-of-swords:Moro Kris Sword Dated: 19th centuryGeography: Southern PhilippinesMeasurements: overal
art-of-swords:Moro Kris Sword Dated: 19th centuryGeography: Southern PhilippinesMeasurements: overall length 27" (68.58cm blade length 21" (53.34cm)The handle has a burl wood pommel, and a variety of wrappings of rattan and twine. The two copper stirrups are large and have the connecting straps mostly not under the binding. There may be a variety of ages of handle wrappings that are not as old as the blade. The blade is small and forged with beautiful silver inlay talisman decorations. Source: Copyright © 2015 Erik’s Edge -- source link