Moro Kris for comment

Atlantia · 11th June 2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

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.

Ello mate

Thanks, thats very interesting.

The ferrule is pretty ugly too.
Ahh, I see what you mean about the mounts. Would you strip the dark 'stain' off and reveal the wood?
What date would you put on the blade?

Best
Gene

Rick · 11th June 2011, 11:49 PM

A blade like this, IMO, is 19th I would guess,*only* a guess tho .

Atlantia · 11th June 2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

A blade like this, IMO, is 19th I would guess,*only* a guess tho .

At least its got reasonable age then.
Thanks
Gene

Maurice · 11th June 2011, 11:56 PM

Hi Gene,

Indeed a very different pommel..but it looks old though.
I also agree that the windings and the ferrule (is it damar?) are latter.
The scabbard I would leave it in the condition it is now. If you remove the dark stain, you probably will get a very "naked" scabbard....

Very different scabbardtip also....

I like the blade, and it looks old to me.
Can you see if the elephanttrunk has broken off in the past?

Kind Regards,
Maurice

Battara · 12th June 2011, 12:38 AM

I agree with Maurice in keeping the dark stain/patina on the scabbard.

Atlantia · 12th June 2011, 12:53 AM

Thanks guys,
Sorry Maurice I don't know where the elephants trunk is?
The pommel doesn't look to have been broken at any time, is that the elephants head?

Maurice · 12th June 2011, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

Thanks guys,
Sorry Maurice I don't know where the elephants trunk is?
The pommel doesn't look to have been broken at any time, is that the elephants head?

I mean here in the yellow circle.
Normally this "trunk" is a bit longer as on yours?

Atlantia · 12th June 2011, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Maurice

I mean here in the yellow circle.
Normally this "trunk" is a bit longer as on yours?

LOL, I'd never have guessed!
Doesn't seem any rougher than the rest, but there is certainly wear to the blade so possibly longer once I guess?

11th June 2011, 11:49 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	A blade like this, IMO, is 19th I would guess,only a guess tho .

11th June 2011, 11:56 PM	#4
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,462	Hi Gene, Indeed a very different pommel..but it looks old though. I also agree that the windings and the ferrule (is it damar?) are latter. The scabbard I would leave it in the condition it is now. If you remove the dark stain, you probably will get a very "naked" scabbard.... Very different scabbardtip also.... I like the blade, and it looks old to me. Can you see if the elephanttrunk has broken off in the past? Kind Regards, Maurice

12th June 2011, 12:38 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	I agree with Maurice in keeping the dark stain/patina on the scabbard.

12th June 2011, 12:53 AM	#6
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Thanks guys, Sorry Maurice I don't know where the elephants trunk is? The pommel doesn't look to have been broken at any time, is that the elephants head?