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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2017, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,078
Posted By F. de Luzon
You're welcome Mariusgmioc! Fernando

You're welcome Mariusgmioc!

Fernando
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,078
Posted By F. de Luzon
First Class Balisong

Below are photos of a first class balisong from the Southern Tagalog province of Batangas in the Philippines. The blade is made of stainless steel, the handle of brass and the scales of carabao...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th August 2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 24,767
Posted By F. de Luzon
Very interesting! All the best, Fernando

Very interesting!

All the best,

Fernando
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th August 2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,782
Posted By F. de Luzon
A view of the blade from the hilt.

A view of the blade from the hilt.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,782
Posted By F. de Luzon
Thank you for your comments Lee, Sajen and Rick! ...

Thank you for your comments Lee, Sajen and Rick!

Fernando
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd August 2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,782
Posted By F. de Luzon
That's a very impressive kris Spunjer! Thanks...

That's a very impressive kris Spunjer! Thanks for sharing.

Fernando
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th July 2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,782
Posted By F. de Luzon
"Market at Marahui" Here's a photo taken...

"Market at Marahui"

Here's a photo taken in Marawi, Lanao del Sur in 1898. It is part of the Parker Hitt Photograph Collection, University of Michigan, Special Collections Library. Zoomed in,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th July 2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,782
Posted By F. de Luzon
Twist Core Moro Kris

Originally posted with the title "Hiltless Twist Core Moro Kris" (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22898), here it is now with the hilt attached and after a light etching.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2017, 02:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,243
Posted By F. de Luzon
That's an elegant looking gunong. :-)

That's an elegant looking gunong. :-)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2017, 12:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,356
Posted By F. de Luzon
Nice! Is a Mandaya knife a spear point fitted...

Nice! Is a Mandaya knife a spear point fitted with a handle?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2017, 04:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,253
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hi Kino, This blade has not been etched yet....

Hi Kino,

This blade has not been etched yet. I plan to lightly etch it with white vinegar.

Regards,


Fernando
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2017, 01:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,253
Posted By F. de Luzon
Kai, the blade is 20 inches.

Kai, the blade is 20 inches.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2017, 01:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,253
Posted By F. de Luzon
Thank you Kai, Battara and David for your...

Thank you Kai, Battara and David for your insights! I now realize the value of the hilt it came with. I have to remind myself to preserve the character of an antique blade like this rather than...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,253
Posted By F. de Luzon
The hilt it came with. When attached in the...

The hilt it came with. When attached in the correct position it does not fit right. It is possible that it is not original to the blade.

Also, the kris did not come with a clamp...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th July 2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,253
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hiltless Twist Core Moro Kris

Hello! I'm sharing a photo of a hiltless twist core Moro kris. The tang is rectangular as Moro kris tangs usually are unlike that of the Indonesian and Malaysian keris which is round. I removed the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2017, 07:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,563
Posted By F. de Luzon
What an impressive collection! Those daggers...

What an impressive collection! Those daggers look dangerous but beautiful. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th July 2017, 01:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,815
Posted By F. de Luzon
Thank you for your reply, Kino. While the shape...

Thank you for your reply, Kino. While the shape of the hilt resembles that of a gunong, the presence of the (faux) hilt cup (pendokok/mendak) tells me that the hilt is not of Moro origin. I haven't...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,311
Posted By F. de Luzon
Nice Moro kris, CharlesS! Are the channels...

Nice Moro kris, CharlesS! Are the channels carved into the scabbard? A furniture manufacturer once told me that when they export wooden furniture from the Philippines by sea, sometimes the wood...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,815
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hi Kino, Nice and rare blade! The hilt is...

Hi Kino,

Nice and rare blade! The hilt is non-Moro but I think it is interesting. Is that a separate mendak or is it integrated into the hilt to represent one? Moro kris hilts do not have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2017, 02:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,490
Posted By F. de Luzon
Looks like a growing collection. :)

Looks like a growing collection. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2017, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,668
Posted By F. de Luzon
I don't know much about kampilans but I'm looking...

I don't know much about kampilans but I'm looking forward to seeing the blade after etching. :)

Fernando
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th June 2017, 07:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,819
Posted By F. de Luzon
Looks high quality to me. :) Congrats! ...

Looks high quality to me. :) Congrats!

Fernando
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th June 2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,448
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hi Lee, This is a very interesting blade. I...

Hi Lee,

This is a very interesting blade. I agree with Ian and the others that the details suggest that it is a Maranao kris. However, it does not look slimmer than usual to me. I think that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2017, 05:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,001
Posted By F. de Luzon
Thank you, David! I am very flattered. I...

Thank you, David! I am very flattered. I classify myself as an advanced amateur. I just love taking pictures. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2017, 04:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,001
Posted By F. de Luzon
Thank you for your comments and suggestions,...

Thank you for your comments and suggestions, gentlemen!

Fernando
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