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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2017, 04:54 AM
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Posted By F. de Luzon
Hi Alexish, I also agree with David, Battara...

Hi Alexish,

I also agree with David, Battara and Ian.

Best,

Fernando
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th June 2017, 04:52 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 28,492
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hello Kai, Thank you for the...

Hello Kai,

Thank you for the acknowledgement. I also respect your point of view.

I've been around shops in Metro Manila and Davao where I've seen some newly made Mindanao krises with new...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2017, 07:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,003
Posted By F. de Luzon
Thanks Battara! I was very lucky to have gotten...

Thanks Battara! I was very lucky to have gotten this one.

Kind regards,

Fernando
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2017, 07:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 28,492
Posted By F. de Luzon
I agree with your observations, David. Kind...

I agree with your observations, David.

Kind regards,

Fernando
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 28,492
Posted By F. de Luzon
Dear Alexish, Thank you for posting the...

Dear Alexish,

Thank you for posting the close-ups of the blade (in #13 and #21) . I think it's a fine blade and I won't mind having than in my collection. :)

Regarding the hilt and sheaths, I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2017, 02:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 28,492
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hello Kai, Point well taken. But allow me...

Hello Kai,

Point well taken. But allow me to clarify what I meant by my statement that what were shown are "authentic Moro pieces." The present artisans of Tugaya are descended, by family and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th June 2017, 10:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,003
Posted By F. de Luzon
Etched

Presenting the blade after etching.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th June 2017, 08:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 28,492
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hello Alexish, The first three photos show...

Hello Alexish,

The first three photos show modern pieces but they are examples of what are currently the highest quality products from the town of Tugaya in Lanao del Sur, Mindanao. Tugaya is the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,575
Posted By F. de Luzon
That's a nice gunong, PBH! :)

That's a nice gunong, PBH! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2017, 05:00 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 77,159
Posted By F. de Luzon
Thanks Vitrix! Antonio de Morga's "Sucesos..." is...

Thanks Vitrix! Antonio de Morga's "Sucesos..." is one of the popular primary sources on the early Spanish era here in the Philippines. The annotated version by the Philippine national hero, Jose...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th May 2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 77,159
Posted By F. de Luzon
Do you have a place where you display your sword...

Do you have a place where you display your sword for public viewing?

Hi PBH,

I'll get in touch with you soon. A bit busy now. Thanks!

Fernando
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 27th May 2017, 07:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,506
Posted By F. de Luzon
Thanks for sharing, Rasdan. Very much...

Thanks for sharing, Rasdan. Very much appreciated!

Kind regards,

Fernando
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,003
Posted By F. de Luzon
Thanks for appreciating the kris and my...

Thanks for appreciating the kris and my photography skills Sakimori! :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th May 2017, 08:30 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 77,159
Posted By F. de Luzon
Thanks Pinoy Blade Hunter! I have a...

Thanks Pinoy Blade Hunter!

I have a plastic drafting/drawing tube that I fill with sukang puti. It is long enough to immerse the blade up to the area near the gangya. I then brush vinegar on...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th May 2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,003
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hello Spunjer, Battara and Detlef! Thank you...

Hello Spunjer, Battara and Detlef!

Thank you for your remarks! I will post pictures as soon as possible.

Kind regards,

Fernando
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2017, 04:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,003
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hello Kai! It took longer than expected but...

Hello Kai!

It took longer than expected but I'm just happy that it was not lost in transit. Definitely worth the wait! The previous owner purchased it in the Philippines and brought it to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2017, 04:11 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 77,159
Posted By F. de Luzon
Thanks for your insights Kai! Much appreciated....

Thanks for your insights Kai! Much appreciated. I have decided to keep it as is. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2017, 10:05 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 77,159
Posted By F. de Luzon
# 7 Twist Core "18th Century" Kalis

Number 7 in the collection is this twist core "18th Century" Moro kalis/kris with a 5 luk, 47.5 cm (18.75 inches) long blade. The total length of the blade and hilt is 59 cm (23.25 inches) and the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2017, 09:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,003
Posted By F. de Luzon
Twist Core "18th Century" Moro Kris/Kalis

I’m sharing photos of a twist-core Moro kris/kalis that I recently repatriated to the Philippines. It had been part of the collection of a European gentleman who once lived in the islands and went...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2017, 10:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,752
Posted By F. de Luzon
Based on the shape, it looks like a re-purposed...

Based on the shape, it looks like a re-purposed blade of an archaic Moro kris. I agree with Battara.:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2017, 02:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,297
Posted By F. de Luzon
How interesting! Moro kris indeed.

How interesting! Moro kris indeed.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd May 2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,050
Posted By F. de Luzon
Nice looking gunong! Looks like Maranao okir...

Nice looking gunong! Looks like Maranao okir details (a bit crude on the belt clip though). The stripes on the pommel suggest that it's Banati wood.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,905
Posted By F. de Luzon
Hi Battara, Tugaya and Marawi City are both...

Hi Battara,

Tugaya and Marawi City are both in the province of Lanao del Sur and around 25 km from each other. While Tugaya is the center of arts and crafts, Marawi is the provincial capital. I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2017, 09:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,133
Posted By F. de Luzon
That's a nice blade on that gunong. The okir on...

That's a nice blade on that gunong. The okir on the scabbard is also of fine detail.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2017, 09:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,905
Posted By F. de Luzon
Thanks CCUAL and Battara! These gunongs...

Thanks CCUAL and Battara!

These gunongs could have been made by the same panday or group of craftsmen. The belt loops are almost of identical design.
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