What did I buy? Borneo/Malaysion Kris blade?

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

Ferguson · 16th May 2017, 03:38 PM

Received yesterday. The blade looks really old. It is thin at about .117" (3.02 mm). So I just gave it a light polish and a light etch with 3:1 ferric chloride. This is usually a pretty light etch, but the edges turned very dark immediately. Must be a fairly high carbon steel. I don't like such a contrast, but it is what it is. No real pattern evident, just the higher carbon laminated edges. The coin is dated 18X8, so it's either 1888, or 1898. This one cent bronze coin was made from 1882 to 1907. Overall I'm pleased with the purchase! Thank you all for your comments and interest.

Steve

Sajen · 16th May 2017, 05:46 PM

Nice piece Steve! Maybe polish the blade a little bit finer and etch it again.

Best regards,
Detlef

Battara · 17th May 2017, 02:51 AM

I have an early kris with a blade just like this, including the look after etching.

16th May 2017, 03:38 PM	#5
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Received yesterday. The blade looks really old. It is thin at about .117" (3.02 mm). So I just gave it a light polish and a light etch with 3:1 ferric chloride. This is usually a pretty light etch, but the edges turned very dark immediately. Must be a fairly high carbon steel. I don't like such a contrast, but it is what it is. No real pattern evident, just the higher carbon laminated edges. The coin is dated 18X8, so it's either 1888, or 1898. This one cent bronze coin was made from 1882 to 1907. Overall I'm pleased with the purchase! Thank you all for your comments and interest. Steve Attached Images

15th May 2017, 01:49 AM	#1
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	#3
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	#4
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

16th May 2017, 05:46 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Nice piece Steve! Maybe polish the blade a little bit finer and etch it again. Best regards, Detlef

17th May 2017, 02:51 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,270	I have an early kris with a blade just like this, including the look after etching.