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Old 15th December 2010, 12:35 AM   #1
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Yea! Just found this Kris hidden in a little cluttered shop near me. You can imagine my excitement when I saw it. I'd been patiently searching for one for years within my budget range. Its a little worst for wear but I love it. Its my one and only Moro Kris. From my research I believe its a typical Maguindanao Kris. The broken bits from the pommel show patina so I think its been that way for a while. I need to etch the blade to bring out the lamination I see there. I like the tack decoration. There is more on the back holding the brass bands in place. The mounts are silver on the handle. Looks like at least one baka-baka or asang-asang is missing. I think its at least a turn of the century sword. What think you? Would love to hear you input. Thank you.
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Old 15th December 2010, 02:22 AM   #2
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Hello Stephen,

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From my research I believe its a typical Maguindanao Kris.
Yes, the blade is typical Maguindanao (as are scabbard and pommel) and I believe it dates from the early 20th century.


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The broken bits from the pommel show patina so I think its been that way for a while. I need to etch the blade to bring out the lamination I see there.
Will be interesting to see the blade etched!

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I like the tack decoration. There is more on the back holding the brass bands in place. The mounts are silver on the handle.
Yes, the silver will clean up nicely. I haven't seen this type of repair to the scabbard throat but it does look old.


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Looks like at least one baka-baka or asang-asang is missing.
Possibly 2 - does the ferrule show a gap at the upper side, too? (I think I'm even seeing a remnant of the metal connecting string?)

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Old 15th December 2010, 04:15 AM   #3
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I'm with Kai all the way. Lots of repair in it's life, but lots of character. Could you show close ups of the top of the blade around the ganga to see if it did have a second baka-baka?
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Old 15th December 2010, 06:13 PM   #4
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I also think that there have been a second baka-baka. Your kris remember to my one I have shown here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12825

Be careful by cleaning the silver parts at the handle, there is a high possibility that they are silver plated. Would like to see the blade etched.

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Old 15th December 2010, 09:14 PM   #5
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I also think that there have been a second baka-baka. Your kris remember to my one I have shown here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12825

Be careful by cleaning the silver parts at the handle, there is a high possibility that they are silver plated. Would like to see the blade etched.

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Detlef
Thanks Detlef. Yours is a lot like mine
I'll take your advise regarding the cleaning of the silver.
As soon as I have a chance I will get more pictures posted. Been busy with work.
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Old 9th February 2011, 09:30 PM   #6
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Updated photos.
Restoration by Jose Albovias.
I'm very thankfull to have such a fine artisan restore my Kris.

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