Moro Kris

Ferguson · 28th June 2006, 11:23 AM

Wow. Outstanding piece.

Steve

Rick · 28th June 2006, 01:52 PM

If that gangya has silver in it or is silver it would turn black with an etch .
Suspect that it is high nickel content alloy .
The hilt reminds me of Borneo work without the inten .
Also , is it just me or is that a pretty skinny tang on this sword .

Could we possibly be looking at a genuine Borneo kris ?

Ian · 28th June 2006, 08:03 PM

Here's how I think this was done. With the blade disassembled, the separate gangya and the top inch or so of the blade were electroplated -- possibly chromed. Then the plated portion of the main blade was lightly ground/polished back leaving only the elephant trunk area still plated. The main part of the blade was etched and the sword reassembled to create its present state.

The hilt is similar to those on some of the highly decorated smaller kris being produced in Lanao. In which case this one could be Maranao in origin.

Ian.

Battara · 29th June 2006, 01:33 AM

I think that the hilt is a later style. I also agree with Rick - if the ganga were silver it would have turned black or very dark brown. Only chrome or possibly nickle would not react to the etchant.

mmontoro · 29th June 2006, 01:56 AM

Nice lines to the blade. The pommel end of the hilt reminds me somewhat of the bowed head on Jawa demam keris hilts.

Spunjer · 29th June 2006, 12:49 PM

wow, nice blade, kino! that shows one hell of a contrast.

Dajak · 29th June 2006, 01:11 PM

Hi what a nice piece some thimes you see this type off hilt on krissen from Borneo bandjarmasssin hilts with stones

28th June 2006, 01:52 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	If that gangya has silver in it or is silver it would turn black with an etch . Suspect that it is high nickel content alloy . The hilt reminds me of Borneo work without the inten . Also , is it just me or is that a pretty skinny tang on this sword . Could we possibly be looking at a genuine Borneo kris ? Last edited by Rick; 28th June 2006 at 03:43 PM. Reason: More thoughts

28th June 2006, 11:23 AM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Wow. Outstanding piece. Steve

28th June 2006, 08:03 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Here's how I think this was done. With the blade disassembled, the separate gangya and the top inch or so of the blade were electroplated -- possibly chromed. Then the plated portion of the main blade was lightly ground/polished back leaving only the elephant trunk area still plated. The main part of the blade was etched and the sword reassembled to create its present state. The hilt is similar to those on some of the highly decorated smaller kris being produced in Lanao. In which case this one could be Maranao in origin. Ian.

29th June 2006, 01:33 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I think that the hilt is a later style. I also agree with Rick - if the ganga were silver it would have turned black or very dark brown. Only chrome or possibly nickle would not react to the etchant.

29th June 2006, 01:56 AM	#5
mmontoro Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 91	Nice lines to the blade. The pommel end of the hilt reminds me somewhat of the bowed head on Jawa demam keris hilts.

29th June 2006, 12:49 PM	#6
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	wow, nice blade, kino! that shows one hell of a contrast.

29th June 2006, 01:11 PM	#7
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	Hi what a nice piece some thimes you see this type off hilt on krissen from Borneo bandjarmasssin hilts with stones