What did I buy? Borneo/Malaysion Kris blade?

Ferguson · 14th May 2017, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Hi Ferguson:

Good catch.

I think the blade was originally part of a Moro kris. A broken or sawn down part of a kris perhaps. Judging from the form of the luk and the width of the blade, I think this might have been quite an old blade originally, perhaps 18th C.

It would not be surprising to find an old Moro blade being re-used in N. Borneo.

Ian.

Thanks Ian,
It should arrive tomorrow or Tuesday. Can't wait to get it in hand.

Steve

Battara · 15th May 2017, 12:05 AM

Ian I was thinking the same thing!

The ganga is missing of course. Not surprised since there was so much trade between the Moros of the Philippines and Borneo, and there were some Moro communities on the coast of Sabah, Borneo.

Ian · 15th May 2017, 12:51 AM

Hi Jose. Glad we are on the same page.

Steve, I think you should polish and etch the blade. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Ian

Ferguson · 15th May 2017, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

Hi Jose. Glad we are on the same page.

Steve, I think you should polish and etch the blade. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Ian

I will!
Steve

russel · 15th May 2017, 01:49 AM

I had hoped it was someone here who outbid me on that one, I'm keen to see the results of a polish and etch.

Cheers, Russel

Rafngard · 15th May 2017, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by russel

I had hoped it was someone here who outbid me on that one, I'm keen to see the results of a polish and etch.

I agree 100% with this.
Maybe next time I'll remember to bid more.

Have fun,
Leif

Ferguson · 15th May 2017, 09:17 AM

Russel and Leif, I feel the same way when I lose a bid to a forum member. I haven't bought any edged weapons in a while and had a really strong feeling about this one. I first thought it was a large gunong made from a kris blade until I researched the coin.
More to come after it arrives.
Thank you all,
Steve

Sajen · 15th May 2017, 04:50 PM

Hello Steve,

very interesting piece.

Curious to see your pictures after you have given it care and an etch. Same thoughts as Ian and Jose. But keep in mind that the coin could also be traded to the Philippines. Anyway, very interesting item. Hope you will find twistcore!

Regards,
Detlef

15th May 2017, 12:05 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,270	Ian I was thinking the same thing! The ganga is missing of course. Not surprised since there was so much trade between the Moros of the Philippines and Borneo, and there were some Moro communities on the coast of Sabah, Borneo.

15th May 2017, 12:51 AM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Hi Jose. Glad we are on the same page. Steve, I think you should polish and etch the blade. You may be pleasantly surprised. Ian

15th May 2017, 01:49 AM	#5
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	I had hoped it was someone here who outbid me on that one, I'm keen to see the results of a polish and etch. Cheers, Russel

15th May 2017, 09:17 AM	#7
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Russel and Leif, I feel the same way when I lose a bid to a forum member. I haven't bought any edged weapons in a while and had a really strong feeling about this one. I first thought it was a large gunong made from a kris blade until I researched the coin. More to come after it arrives. Thank you all, Steve

15th May 2017, 04:50 PM	#8
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Hello Steve, very interesting piece. Curious to see your pictures after you have given it care and an etch. Same thoughts as Ian and Jose. But keep in mind that the coin could also be traded to the Philippines. Anyway, very interesting item. Hope you will find twistcore! Regards, Detlef