My latest piece, a Moro? Kris.

David R · 13th November 2018, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

Nice, should clean up well. Is that grip wrapped in leather?

Yes, leather thong. Not my doing, there when I bought it. I suspect it's a replacement for the original wrap.

Ian · 13th November 2018, 08:57 PM

Hi David.

Nice old kris. The blade is likely 19th C. although you will know more after giving it a clean. The hilt looks like it is late 19th or early 20th C. The hilt might be a replacement. The leather wrap is not rare, I've seen other examples, but I don't know if it was a traditional material or added later by someone not from the culture (perhaps by a US serviceman). The leather appears to have been there for a while.

Ian.

kronckew · 14th November 2018, 12:01 PM

I asked, as my best kris has a leather thong wrapped grip too!

Battara · 14th November 2018, 04:19 PM

David, I would also add that this looks to be Maguindanao.

David R · 14th November 2018, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

David, I would also add that this looks to be Maguindanao.

Thank you. Exactly what I was hoping for, a more informed opinion as to origin. Moro was a bit of a default description as I am not very knowledgeable about this area of the World. But I am impressed by the variety and quality of the weapons from there..

Rick · 14th November 2018, 07:55 PM

The Marlinspike Sailor could be very useful for step by step instructions on how to do a more classic weave for the handles of these swords. Could be a good winter project.

The book is cheap used on Amazon; about $8-10 .

David R · 18th November 2018, 10:26 AM

I am not going to fiddle with the grip. I will just clean the blade up and perhaps do a test etch, before making any decisions. These things have a history that runs all the way up to when they arrive at a dealers table. It would be a pity to remove its last working wrap just to put on it my idea of what it should have.

13th November 2018, 08:57 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,480	Hi David. Nice old kris. The blade is likely 19th C. although you will know more after giving it a clean. The hilt looks like it is late 19th or early 20th C. The hilt might be a replacement. The leather wrap is not rare, I've seen other examples, but I don't know if it was a traditional material or added later by someone not from the culture (perhaps by a US serviceman). The leather appears to have been there for a while. Ian. Last edited by Ian; 14th November 2018 at 10:38 AM.

14th November 2018, 12:01 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,253	I asked, as my best kris has a leather thong wrapped grip too! Attached Images

14th November 2018, 07:55 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,366	Replace? The Marlinspike Sailor could be very useful for step by step instructions on how to do a more classic weave for the handles of these swords. Could be a good winter project. The book is cheap used on Amazon; about $8-10 .

14th November 2018, 04:19 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,339	David, I would also add that this looks to be Maguindanao.

18th November 2018, 10:26 AM	#7
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,131	I am not going to fiddle with the grip. I will just clean the blade up and perhaps do a test etch, before making any decisions. These things have a history that runs all the way up to when they arrive at a dealers table. It would be a pity to remove its last working wrap just to put on it my idea of what it should have.