Nobility Moro Kris

Battara · 29th September 2017, 11:33 PM

Some Magindanao smiths started making these kind of luks after the turn of the 20th century. It seems that a more exaggerated form of these luks cam much later and copied by recent makers.

CharlesS · 16th October 2017, 06:23 PM

Here is the originally discussed kriss restored. The missing bone has been replaced, the blade cleaned and lightly etched, and the hilt fittings restored to their original luster.

The silver baca-baca have a lot of pinkish tint to them as does the top grip mount, and while it would be tempting to think they were swassa, I am convinced that they are a poor copper-silver alloy.

The grip fittings are not as well executed as they could be...not as crisp and precise. The blade is quite lovely etched. Based on the original pics I was expecting more pitting, but there was little or none.

The ganja is a classic Moro super tight fit but is separate from the blade.

I agree with the opinions that this is an early 20th-century piece....let's say before 1930.

mross · 16th October 2017, 07:36 PM

Cleaned up nice!

Aslan Paladin · 16th October 2017, 07:46 PM

Nice restoration on the pommel Charles. I'm glad that it was you who got it and brought it back to its old glory. It is exactly how I envisioned it would be. Got to love the nice blade lamination pattern and the exquisitely shaped greneng.

Sajen · 16th October 2017, 07:48 PM

Great restore job!

David · 16th October 2017, 08:21 PM

Nice job Charles!

CharlesS · 16th October 2017, 09:18 PM

Thanks so much guys! It hard work getting it cleaned up. I outsourced the bone inlays.

F. de Luzon · 17th October 2017, 05:59 AM

That's beautiful!

Fernando

16th October 2017, 06:23 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Here is the originally discussed kriss restored. The missing bone has been replaced, the blade cleaned and lightly etched, and the hilt fittings restored to their original luster. The silver baca-baca have a lot of pinkish tint to them as does the top grip mount, and while it would be tempting to think they were swassa, I am convinced that they are a poor copper-silver alloy. The grip fittings are not as well executed as they could be...not as crisp and precise. The blade is quite lovely etched. Based on the original pics I was expecting more pitting, but there was little or none. The ganja is a classic Moro super tight fit but is separate from the blade. I agree with the opinions that this is an early 20th-century piece....let's say before 1930. Attached Images Last edited by CharlesS; 16th October 2017 at 07:02 PM.

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29th September 2017, 11:33 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,226	Some Magindanao smiths started making these kind of luks after the turn of the 20th century. It seems that a more exaggerated form of these luks cam much later and copied by recent makers.

16th October 2017, 07:36 PM	#3
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	Cleaned up nice!

16th October 2017, 07:46 PM	#4
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	Nice restoration on the pommel Charles. I'm glad that it was you who got it and brought it back to its old glory. It is exactly how I envisioned it would be. Got to love the nice blade lamination pattern and the exquisitely shaped greneng.

16th October 2017, 07:48 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,786	Great restore job!

16th October 2017, 08:21 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,127	Nice job Charles!

16th October 2017, 09:18 PM	#7
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Thanks so much guys! It hard work getting it cleaned up. I outsourced the bone inlays.

17th October 2017, 05:59 AM	#8
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	That's beautiful! Fernando