Moro 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

ibeam · 29th June 2006, 09:19 PM

As per Kino's request.

Pics of the brass gangya.

kino · 1st July 2006, 12:29 AM

I just came back from the Jeweler, he tested it and confirmed that it is Nickle with some silver content (German Silver).

Ibeam, thanks for posting a photo of your Kris.

Thank you all for your thoughts and kind comments.

Have a safe 4th all. Come back with all your fingers and toes.

Gavin Nugent · 12th September 2023, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dajak

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

Although Ben is no longer with us on the forum journey, I believe this is what he was referring to.

kronckew · 14th September 2023, 07:24 PM

Silver turns black quickly in sulphur compounds . Egg yolk contains sulphur. A drop of egg yolk on the ganga will turn it black VERY quickly, depending on the silver content. Mine did.

29th June 2006, 09:19 PM	#6
ibeam Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 134	Nice Kris As per Kino's request. Pics of the brass gangya. Attached Images

14th September 2023, 07:24 PM	#9
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Silver turns black quickly in sulphur compounds . Egg yolk contains sulphur. A drop of egg yolk on the ganga will turn it black VERY quickly, depending on the silver content. Mine did. Attached Images

28th June 2006, 08:03 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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	#4
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	#5
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

1st July 2006, 12:29 AM	#7
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,018	I just came back from the Jeweler, he tested it and confirmed that it is Nickle with some silver content (German Silver). Ibeam, thanks for posting a photo of your Kris. Thank you all for your thoughts and kind comments. Have a safe 4th all. Come back with all your fingers and toes.