Maguindanao kris and some questions

kai · 9th June 2012, 10:40 PM

Hello Detlef,

That looks like a Maguindanao blade, indeed. Please post dimensions!

Possibly upper Cota Bato region and maybe after 1910? (The engraving looks a bit crude, too.) Does look like this kris had seen serious action and wear though...

IMHO it should be possible to nicely reglue the repaired crest - no need for grinding, just carefully remove the old glue (some water (damp towel) may help to get it loose), dry carefully and glue again. The break should be almost invisible except for the minute chipping (which could be filled). The wooden pins (bamboo?) will do fine - apparently the glue failed.

Wetting the rattan will allow to get it off without breaking anything. I can't guarantee that the dried rattan will hold the pommel tight again but at least in theory it should...

Regards,
Kai

Sajen · 10th June 2012, 09:29 AM

Hello Kai,

thank's for comment! The kris is huge, 73 cm inside the sheath with a blade from 56 cm.

I think a restauration like this will be possible, will provide pictures when it is done.

Regards,

Detlef

Sajen · 30th June 2012, 10:36 AM

The restauration/repair at the pommel is done. The pommel byself is strong fixed again and the back crest is fixed in a better way but this old field repair is still visible.

Battara · 30th June 2012, 06:07 PM

Much nicer and better work. Congratulations!

Sajen · 30th June 2012, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Much nicer and better work. Congratulations!

Thank you Jose!

But wasn't successful with my first etching attempt. Will try it again later.

Best regards,

Detlef

30th June 2012, 10:36 AM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	The restauration/repair at the pommel is done. The pommel byself is strong fixed again and the back crest is fixed in a better way but this old field repair is still visible. Attached Images

9th June 2012, 10:40 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Detlef, That looks like a Maguindanao blade, indeed. Please post dimensions! Possibly upper Cota Bato region and maybe after 1910? (The engraving looks a bit crude, too.) Does look like this kris had seen serious action and wear though... IMHO it should be possible to nicely reglue the repaired crest - no need for grinding, just carefully remove the old glue (some water (damp towel) may help to get it loose), dry carefully and glue again. The break should be almost invisible except for the minute chipping (which could be filled). The wooden pins (bamboo?) will do fine - apparently the glue failed. Wetting the rattan will allow to get it off without breaking anything. I can't guarantee that the dried rattan will hold the pommel tight again but at least in theory it should... Regards, Kai

10th June 2012, 09:29 AM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Hello Kai, thank's for comment! The kris is huge, 73 cm inside the sheath with a blade from 56 cm. I think a restauration like this will be possible, will provide pictures when it is done. Regards, Detlef

30th June 2012, 06:07 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Much nicer and better work. Congratulations!