Moro Kris for comment

imas560 · 15th September 2013, 06:50 AM

Hello all,
have recently acquired a kris which is is in need of some repair.
Approx. 66cm / 26" in length.
Using Cato I think it may be a Mindanao kris, late 1800 to early 1900s.
Any insight into where from and age would be appreciated.
Any ideas on repair of handle also appreciated (especially appropriate type of pommel).
thanks

Battara · 15th September 2013, 07:33 AM

It looks like a late 1890s Maguindanao kris. Shame about the wrapping and lacquer.

imas560 · 15th September 2013, 07:49 AM

Thanks Battara, any suggestion on what the pommel shape should look like?

15th September 2013, 06:50 AM	#1
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Moro Kris for comment Hello all, have recently acquired a kris which is is in need of some repair. Approx. 66cm / 26" in length. Using Cato I think it may be a Mindanao kris, late 1800 to early 1900s. Any insight into where from and age would be appreciated. Any ideas on repair of handle also appreciated (especially appropriate type of pommel). thanks Attached Images

15th September 2013, 07:33 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	It looks like a late 1890s Maguindanao kris. Shame about the wrapping and lacquer.

15th September 2013, 07:49 AM	#3
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Thanks Battara, any suggestion on what the pommel shape should look like?