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Maguindanao kris, 1800s, similar in form to Krieger's #1 sample in Plate 14 . 22.5in blade, 27.5in overall. Wooden hilt with brass ferrule. Silver inlays of arrows and circles with apotropaic purpose. Twistcore blade with 4 bars at the middle. I had difficulty etching the blade; the pattern was barely visible even with repeated bouts of white vinegar. Since I didn't want to use FeCl₃, I used dental etching gel as an experimental etchant.