Moro Swords

Hefezola · 1st August 2020, 11:55 AM

Sharing some of my grails. I'm into collecting moro swords.

If anyone could share more regarding these grails will be much appreciated.

Gavin Nugent · 2nd August 2020, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hefezola

Sharing some of my grails. I'm into collecting moro swords.

If anyone could share more regarding these grails will be much appreciated.

Please do share images as time allows.

Gavin

Hefezola · 2nd August 2020, 06:20 AM

I didn't noticed that images where not uploaded due to its size.. Will repost soon..

Hefezola · 2nd August 2020, 06:30 AM

Here it is... Probably the photos weren't been uploaded in the original post due to size issues.

Ian · 2nd August 2020, 10:31 AM

Hello Hefezola:

Thanks for sharing your kris and barung. The kris appears to be a broad-bladed example from the Sulu Archipelago, dating from mid-20th C I would think. It is missing its other stirrup, or it is a very unusual single stirrup example with the stirrup on the back side of the blade (I have never seen that before, so I think it is probably missing the other one). The hilt is a horse hoof style commonly found on mid-20th C examples.

The barung are all Sulu as well (probably Tausug) and likely date from the 20th C. One is missing part of its kakatua pommel, but it is 20th C too.
Each of your swords has been cleaned very well and I like the subtle etching that you have given them--the patterns are clear. Did you use nitrol or acetic acid?

Ian

Cthulhu · 2nd August 2020, 08:22 PM

Very pretty pieces, and as Ian says, showing a lot of lovely patterning.

I'm particularly fond of the half-waved kris form (rantai I believe it's called), so I'm envious.

Hefezola · 3rd August 2020, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Hello Hefezola:

Thanks for sharing your kris and barung. The kris appears to be a broad-bladed example from the Sulu Archipelago, dating from mid-20th C I would think. It is missing its other stirrup, or it is a very unusual single stirrup example with the stirrup on the back side of the blade (I have never seen that before, so I think it is probably missing the other one). The hilt is a horse hoof style commonly found on mid-20th C examples.

The barung are all Sulu as well (probably Tausug) and likely date from the 20th C. One is missing part of its kakatua pommel, but it is 20th C too.
Each of your swords has been cleaned very well and I like the subtle etching that you have given them--the patterns are clear. Did you use nitrol or acetic acid?

Ian

I used vinegar to clean some rust then cleaned it. . I used 60%water 40% ferric Chloride acid solution for etching...

Thank you for your inputs...

Is there in any way I could do for etchibg where patterns and lines come out boldly?

David · 4th August 2020, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hefezola

Is there in any way I could do for etchibg where patterns and lines come out boldly?

There most likely is, but as far as i know a bold and contrasty display is not traditional to these weapons as it would be for, say, a Javanese keris.

Battara · 5th August 2020, 04:51 AM

I think they are fine as they are.

Hefezola · 6th August 2020, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

I think they are fine as they are.

Same here... Was thinking og redoing everything... 😂 I think they are fine as they are

Ian · 8th August 2020, 08:32 AM

Yep. Just fine etching for me too.

Battara · 9th August 2020, 08:31 AM

Here are some of my Philippine holy grails:

1st August 2020, 11:55 AM	#1
Hefezola Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 14	Moro Swords Sharing some of my grails. I'm into collecting moro swords. If anyone could share more regarding these grails will be much appreciated.

2nd August 2020, 06:20 AM	#3
Hefezola Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 14	Sorry I didn't noticed that images where not uploaded due to its size.. Will repost soon..

2nd August 2020, 06:30 AM	#4
Hefezola Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 14	My Grails Here it is... Probably the photos weren't been uploaded in the original post due to size issues. Attached Images

9th August 2020, 08:31 AM	#12
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,226	Here are some of my Philippine holy grails: Attached Images

2nd August 2020, 10:31 AM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,203	Hello Hefezola: Thanks for sharing your kris and barung. The kris appears to be a broad-bladed example from the Sulu Archipelago, dating from mid-20th C I would think. It is missing its other stirrup, or it is a very unusual single stirrup example with the stirrup on the back side of the blade (I have never seen that before, so I think it is probably missing the other one). The hilt is a horse hoof style commonly found on mid-20th C examples. The barung are all Sulu as well (probably Tausug) and likely date from the 20th C. One is missing part of its kakatua pommel, but it is 20th C too. Each of your swords has been cleaned very well and I like the subtle etching that you have given them--the patterns are clear. Did you use nitrol or acetic acid? Ian

2nd August 2020, 08:22 PM	#6
Cthulhu Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Valley, California Posts: 46	Very pretty pieces, and as Ian says, showing a lot of lovely patterning. I'm particularly fond of the half-waved kris form (rantai I believe it's called), so I'm envious.

5th August 2020, 04:51 AM	#9
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,226	I think they are fine as they are.

8th August 2020, 08:32 AM	#11
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,203	Yep. Just fine etching for me too.