Moro Swords
 

Sharing some of my grails. I'm into collecting moro swords.

If anyone could share more regarding these grails will be much appreciated.

Please do share images as time allows.

Gavin

Sorry
 

I didn't noticed that images where not uploaded due to its size.. Will repost soon..

My Grails
 

Here it is... Probably the photos weren't been uploaded in the original post due to size issues.

Hello Hefezola:

Thanks for sharing your kris and barung. The kris appears to be a broad-bladed example from the Sulu Archipelago, dating from mid-20th C I would think. It is missing its other stirrup, or it is a very unusual single stirrup example with the stirrup on the back side of the blade (I have never seen that before, so I think it is probably missing the other one). The hilt is a horse hoof style commonly found on mid-20th C examples.

The barung are all Sulu as well (probably Tausug) and likely date from the 20th C. One is missing part of its kakatua pommel, but it is 20th C too.
Each of your swords has been cleaned very well and I like the subtle etching that you have given them--the patterns are clear. Did you use nitrol or acetic acid?

Ian

Very pretty pieces, and as Ian says, showing a lot of lovely patterning.

I'm particularly fond of the half-waved kris form (rantai I believe it's called), so I'm envious.

I used vinegar to clean some rust then cleaned it. . I used 60%water 40% ferric Chloride acid solution for etching...

Thank you for your inputs...

Is there in any way I could do for etchibg where patterns and lines come out boldly?

There most likely is, but as far as i know a bold and contrasty display is not traditional to these weapons as it would be for, say, a Javanese keris. ;)

I think they are fine as they are. :)

I think so too
 

Same here... Was thinking og redoing everything... 😂 I think they are fine as they are

Yep. Just fine etching for me too.

Here are some of my Philippine holy grails: