using those sources alone I think it would be difficult to try and figure out how these blades were used.
From what I have seen, Moro Silat is more similar to just that -- Silat. Pentjak silat styles of Indonesia and some bruneian silat that I have seen, to me, seem far more similar in terms of fighting.
Modern Arnis/Eskrima styles are very visayan in influence, as well as european in influence via spaniard swordplay. many arnisadors use moro weaponry in demonstarions because of how iconic they have become as symbols of philippine martial arts. More iconic that say, something a little more obscure like a Minasbad or Aklanon Taribung or Samar Talibon, even if those choices would be more appropriate..
Using both eskrima and silat as sources with wish to hypothesize a more acurate portrayal on how this particular blade was used, in my opinion, is best. You use the Arnis as a comparison to the Silat and from there you can weed out the european influenced techniques present in the eskrima you are using.
Another good resource is cecil quirino's "Crossing The Sulu Seas".
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