Kris/Sundang just finished on ebay.

kai · 15th November 2010, 01:14 AM

Hello Richard,

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and I have not seen nicer file-work, but as I am unschooled in these weapons, thought I'd better hold off!

Actually, this style of "greneng" is not traditional - if you're looking for a typical 19th c. Moro kris, it was good to pass up on this piece IMHO.

While the quality of the file work does look good and the special style is certainly of interest, I'd guess that this is a 20th c. blade. The separation line does look a bit weird to me and I'm far from convinced that this blade really has a seperate gangya rather than an engraved line...

Hilt does look like a makeshift repair, indeed.

Regards,
Kai

Battara · 15th November 2010, 03:15 AM

I agree with you Kai in that the blade is probably 20c, perhaps 1920s. However, the separation line does not look like the typical engraved line to me. Better close ups of the line might help us solve the problem.

Pukka Bundook · 15th November 2010, 08:06 PM

Thank you again, for sharing your knowlege and advice so freely.

Reading your replies and the other recent posts on Philippine weaponry
has already opened my eyes to quite a lot!

Thank you, Gentlemen, for your generosity!!

Richard.

Rick · 16th November 2010, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Richard,

Actually, this style of "greneng" is not traditional - if you're looking for a typical 19th c. Moro kris, it was good to pass up on this piece IMHO.

While the quality of the file work does look good and the special style is certainly of interest, I'd guess that this is a 20th c. blade. The separation line does look a bit weird to me and I'm far from convinced that this blade really has a seperate gangya rather than an engraved line...

Hilt does look like a makeshift repair, indeed.

Regards,
Kai

Desperate measures for desperate times, eh ?

Certainly not aimed at the 'pleasure travelers' market .

Make do or do without .

They made do .

Rick

15th November 2010, 03:15 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I agree with you Kai in that the blade is probably 20c, perhaps 1920s. However, the separation line does not look like the typical engraved line to me. Better close ups of the line might help us solve the problem.

15th November 2010, 08:06 PM	#3
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Thank you again, for sharing your knowlege and advice so freely. Reading your replies and the other recent posts on Philippine weaponry has already opened my eyes to quite a lot! Thank you, Gentlemen, for your generosity!! Richard.