18th Century Moro kris?

Sajen · 24th September 2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Ok Sajen, here is a close up of the toe as promised.

What type of wood did I use? Long ago I used stained walnut for the scabbard, but stained burled walnut for the wrangka. I also did the silver work. The buntut was made separately and joined to the scabbard.

(Actually I used wood scraps I had lying around and I decided to make a scabbard for this kris out of them.

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Thank you Jose, this will help me to carve a new one!

Battara · 25th September 2010, 02:34 AM

Oh you are welcome. Please post your results!

Bill M · 27th September 2010, 09:04 AM

Some old Moro kris - twist core

Sajen · 27th September 2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill M

Some old Moro kris - twist core

Very nice examples, thank's for sharing.

I don't think that my blade will have a twist core pattern.

Bill M · 27th September 2010, 10:42 PM

Sajen,
You have a really good old blade. Be proud of it!

Sajen · 6th October 2010, 04:49 PM

Today I received the kris and I am pleased with it. (and proud too

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The blade is very small in comparison with my other two kris. The pommel is broken at both sides.
I have two questions and it would be nice to get some advices from you.
The first: the blade have a nice old patination with nearly no rust. Do you would let the blade like this or you would polish it and stain it?
The second: since the pommel is so badly broken I think about to cut it and let carve a new one, this would open also the possibility to attach a new silver band in up without open the binding. I have contact a dealer in the Philippines who see the possibility to let carve a new pommel. And what material you would choice for the pommel?

Regards,

Detlef

Battara · 6th October 2010, 05:50 PM

By all means, etch the piece - probably no need for polish, and get the pommel remade. Just make sure you get it back and that the carver does it according to old tribal standards.

ThePepperSkull · 27th September 2010, 09:10 AM

older/18th century Sulu pieces like this are my absolute favourite! Thank you for sharing!

Sajen · 27th September 2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Oh you are welcome. Please post your results!

Of course I will post pictures of the results!

27th September 2010, 09:04 AM	#3
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Some old Moro kris - twist core Attached Images

6th October 2010, 04:49 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Today I received the kris and I am pleased with it. (and proud too ) The blade is very small in comparison with my other two kris. The pommel is broken at both sides. I have two questions and it would be nice to get some advices from you. The first: the blade have a nice old patination with nearly no rust. Do you would let the blade like this or you would polish it and stain it? The second: since the pommel is so badly broken I think about to cut it and let carve a new one, this would open also the possibility to attach a new silver band in up without open the binding. I have contact a dealer in the Philippines who see the possibility to let carve a new pommel. And what material you would choice for the pommel? Regards, Detlef Attached Images

25th September 2010, 02:34 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Oh you are welcome. Please post your results!

27th September 2010, 10:42 PM	#5
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Sajen, You have a really good old blade. Be proud of it!

6th October 2010, 05:50 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	By all means, etch the piece - probably no need for polish, and get the pommel remade. Just make sure you get it back and that the carver does it according to old tribal standards.

27th September 2010, 09:10 AM	#8
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	older/18th century Sulu pieces like this are my absolute favourite! Thank you for sharing!