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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd October 2024, 06:46 PM
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Hullo IP! Thanks for reading my article (and...

Hullo IP! Thanks for reading my article (and thanks for the referral as well Ian!)

As you may have noticed in my article, the samples were from a particular era (late 1800s-early 1900s), as those...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2024, 02:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,972
Posted By xasterix
There are cut-tip bolos even in Visayas island...

There are cut-tip bolos even in Visayas island group, but the most numerous was in Luzon, where the Spanish government implemented several bando to keep the natives from having competent weapons....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2024, 06:14 AM
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Views: 12,972
Posted By xasterix
Here's some pics of my WW2-era Pangasinan...

Here's some pics of my WW2-era Pangasinan talunasan, round-tip variant. The spine gimping is the same as one of Detlef's samples. The blade engravings, while not 1:1 with Detlef's blades, has a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2024, 06:04 AM
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Posted By xasterix
This blade is, I'm guessing, from Ilocos, the...

This blade is, I'm guessing, from Ilocos, the blade profile is mostly straight with minimal curves, it's an all-rounder blade which they call nowadays as "para gaw-at."
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2024, 05:59 AM
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Posted By xasterix
Because the Northern Luzon / Central Luzon areas...

Because the Northern Luzon / Central Luzon areas are pretty much close to each other, there may be handle similarities that can make things confusing. The scabbard can also be misleading, as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2024, 05:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,972
Posted By xasterix
I believe this is Kapampangan, "tulipas." The...

I believe this is Kapampangan, "tulipas." The blunt blades of the Northern/Central Luzon area (Pangasinan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan) can be very confusing...I spent the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd September 2024, 05:25 AM
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Views: 12,972
Posted By xasterix
I believe this is from Rizal area :) that's one...

I believe this is from Rizal area :) that's one of their prominent blade profiles.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,816
Posted By xasterix
Halloo again Ian, I've insufficient data...

Halloo again Ian,

I've insufficient data about Brunei kris, my Malay friends didn't mention that area much in relation to sundang. The relationship of the Moros with the Brunei Sultanate was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,816
Posted By xasterix
Hullo Ian, thanks for the feedback! 1....

Hullo Ian, thanks for the feedback!

1. Regarding older Kris. I refrained from them because I wanted to keep the data as airtight as possible...ideally, oral traditions backed by, or directly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2024, 06:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,972
Posted By xasterix
In my research, the original (and proper) term...

In my research, the original (and proper) term for the Pampanga-made "katana" blade is "tulipas." This has been mentioned in both documentation and oral tradition- of Pampanga-lineage blacksmiths. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2024, 04:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,816
Posted By xasterix
Sharing Moro Kris data

Sharing my recently published Moro Kris article. I'm linking here my Facebook-posted link, there's a Gdrive file includes the references list (the publisher didn't have space for footnotes /...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st September 2024, 05:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,972
Posted By xasterix
I vote Pangasinan on this one :D

I vote Pangasinan on this one :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2024, 02:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,050
Posted By xasterix
Halloo, sorry for neglecting to respond to this-...

Halloo, sorry for neglecting to respond to this- I agree that's a late 1800s/early 1900s Maguindanao kris-blade but I think the hilt and fittings (including asang-asang) are pre-WW2 Maranao,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2024, 06:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,050
Posted By xasterix
From a functional POV, I favor the shallow-waved;...

From a functional POV, I favor the shallow-waved; they're easier to sharpen and cut with, as opposed to the curvy-wavy types :D
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2024, 02:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,050
Posted By xasterix
Thanks for the assessment! Sirs Jose and Ian, I...

Thanks for the assessment! Sirs Jose and Ian, I think the shallower-than-usual form of the blade profile may likely be due to: 1) extensive sharpening; 2) owner's preference; 3) era- or area-specific...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2024, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,470
Posted By xasterix
Halloo Ian, There was a indeed a trigger for...

Halloo Ian,

There was a indeed a trigger for the evolution to bigger, heavier, and longer kris and kalis towards the turn of the century- but it's not been discussed here before. With earnest...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,050
Posted By xasterix
Halloo Ian, Thanks for your points, I...

Halloo Ian,

Thanks for your points, I understand where you're coming from. A kalis with Malay influence is an acceptable label for me. With the close proximity of Moro and Malay interactions...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2024, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,470
Posted By xasterix
Halloo, just as an aside- according to a...

Halloo, just as an aside- according to a Maguindanaon culture-bearer of the Salipada lineage, the proper terminologies should be:

If it's a straight kris, it's called "kris sundang."
If the kris...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,050
Posted By xasterix
Hullo Ian, thanks for the assessment! ...

Hullo Ian, thanks for the assessment!

Regarding the shallow-waved blade, this trend seems to be present in late 1800s Sulu-made kalis; I've had another pattern-weld kalis that also has shallow...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th August 2024, 01:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,050
Posted By xasterix
Halloo again Kai, yes it is indeed rectangular...

Halloo again Kai, yes it is indeed rectangular cross section- consistent with other 1800s krises I've opened up before :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd August 2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,050
Posted By xasterix
Thanks for the feedback Kai! Sorry for being...

Thanks for the feedback Kai! Sorry for being unclear about the tang- I'm attaching a pic of the remaining piece before i did tang surgery. I was guessing that the original form of the whole tang...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,050
Posted By xasterix
Adding some pics of the ivory pommel, which I...

Adding some pics of the ivory pommel, which I believe to be elephant tusk. The holes at the back and front of the pommel is likely part of the pulp cavity.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,050
Posted By xasterix
Antique kalis for comment

What makes Filipino and Bangsamoro traditional blades worth collecting and pondering over, are the odd ones or outliers that inspire further research.

By its measurements (22in blade, 5in hilt)...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,262
Posted By xasterix
In my experience...there's usually something like...

In my experience...there's usually something like that, yes. Wooden peg, nail... the most unique that I've encountered was a small bone splinter. And it isn't just in Krises, repaired kampilans also...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2024, 06:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 55,185
Posted By xasterix
What s beauty!

What s beauty!
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