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11th June 2011, 07:47 PM
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Moro Kris for comment
I'll let the pictures do the talking:
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11th June 2011, 09:26 PM
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Will you restore it ?
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11th June 2011, 09:33 PM
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Restore it? I doubt it TBH, I don't know much about these. Am I right in thinking it's an old blade in later dress? Thanks Gene |
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11th June 2011, 09:49 PM
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Hi Gene, sure looks like it to me; Older Maranao(?) blade anyway .
It is missing a asang asang (blade stirrup); the scabbard looks to have some age though possibly not original; how's the blade fit ? Rick |
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11th June 2011, 10:29 PM
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Hmmm, I have to admit I don't know what that means (Maranao), lol! I noticed the blade stirrup was missing. You think the scabbard could be good? It appears to be painted with some kind of black stain that hasn't soaked in. Would probobly come off? Should I? Scabbard seems a good fit. Any guess as to the date of the blade? Thanks again Gene Last edited by Atlantia; 11th June 2011 at 10:58 PM. |
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11th June 2011, 11:04 PM
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Only thing is the hilt - not sure about it. Looks kind of Malaysian.......
 BTW - Maranao is a Moro tribe in the Philippines living in northern Mindanao Island. Also I see that the scabbard may have have had 6 or so small metal bands originally and the wrap on the hilt is a later addition. Last edited by Battara; 11th June 2011 at 11:15 PM. |
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