Unknown Moro sword

xasterix · 25th May 2022, 02:31 AM

"Keping" is pretty much a catch-all term for all Maguindanao/Maranao blades that are leaf-shaped. Some don't look like wide leaf; others are slender and may have clipped points. Here are other examples that are also considered as kepings.

RobT · 25th May 2022, 11:27 PM

xasterix,

Thanks for answering my questions. I have a few more suspected kepings that I will post in a separate thread. Perhaps you can confirm their status one way or another.

Sincerely,
RobT

CharlesS · 4th June 2022, 01:38 PM

Detlef,

I love the look of the sword you originally showed us in the thread. It's so practical. I am just guessing at some Chinese influence, especially with the guard.

I think there are many Moro variations and custom-made swords out there. This thread has some nice examples of just that.

I really enjoy looking at pieces that deviate from the norm!

Great catch on your part! Congrats!

Sajen · 4th June 2022, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlesS

I am just guessing at some Chinese influence, especially with the guard.

Hello Charles,
Yes, I agree, the blade has a Chinese flair.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Great catch on your part! Congrats!

I wish it were, but I was outbid at the last moment, alas!

Regards,
Detlef

25th May 2022, 02:31 AM	#1
xasterix Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 703	"Keping" is pretty much a catch-all term for all Maguindanao/Maranao blades that are leaf-shaped. Some don't look like wide leaf; others are slender and may have clipped points. Here are other examples that are also considered as kepings. Attached Images

25th May 2022, 11:27 PM	#2
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 568	Thanks xasterix xasterix, Thanks for answering my questions. I have a few more suspected kepings that I will post in a separate thread. Perhaps you can confirm their status one way or another. Sincerely, RobT

4th June 2022, 01:38 PM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Detlef, I love the look of the sword you originally showed us in the thread. It's so practical. I am just guessing at some Chinese influence, especially with the guard. I think there are many Moro variations and custom-made swords out there. This thread has some nice examples of just that. I really enjoy looking at pieces that deviate from the norm! Great catch on your part! Congrats!