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Battara · 30th April 2012, 01:25 AM

I agree nice Maranao piece.

ThePepperSkull · 30th April 2012, 05:45 PM

Thank you, gentlemen. I've always wanted a straight kris and having spoken with forum members Spunjer and harimauhk (among others) about it over the past couple of months, I've learned to really appreciate the broader and heavier Maranao and Maguindanao pieces, especially the more spartan "battle pieces", as they have been dubbed colloquially. Very no-nonsense, very beauiful in its austerity.

I most definitely do plan on etching it, Detlef. I do not have much experience in etching and FeCl is hard to come by in Canada (It used to be easier to get apparently, but by 2008 it became more difficult as chemicals are very strictly regulated), so I am currently practicing on modern blades using vinegar, lemon juice and pineapple juice to see which gets me a better result. After I have confidence in my etching abilities I will move onto genuine pieces like this one.

Sajen · 30th April 2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePepperSkull

I most definitely do plan on etching it, Detlef. I do not have much experience in etching and FeCl is hard to come by in Canada (It used to be easier to get apparently, but by 2008 it became more difficult as chemicals are very strictly regulated), so I am currently practicing on modern blades using vinegar, lemon juice and pineapple juice to see which gets me a better result. After I have confidence in my etching abilities I will move onto genuine pieces like this one.

I use vinegar and have had very good results!

Good luck and regards,

Detlef

Battara · 30th April 2012, 10:57 PM

I would recommend that if you are to do that then heat up the liquid before applying it to the metal.

Rick · 30th April 2012, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

I agree nice Maranao piece.

Can we call the kakatua pommel Maranao style ?

Battara · 1st May 2012, 03:05 AM

Both Maranao and Maguindanao tribes used the kakatua hilts as well.

Good question.

RDGAC · 1st May 2012, 10:50 AM

Since I already posted a thread on it, here it is: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15441

Rick · 3rd May 2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

Both Maranao and Maguindanao tribes used the kakatua hilts as well.

Good question.

It would be nice to establish regional/tribal styles if possible .

Dom · 4th May 2012, 12:33 AM

my latest acquisition ... parts for "shamshir" (Khevsurian)
- type: Khmali
- origin: Georgia
- style: Persian
- steel garnitures with copper inlaid
very good state - 19th Century
as far as I understood, relatively rare, to rare

all the best

à +

Dom

David R · 4th May 2012, 12:44 AM

Very nice pieces Dom. What are you going to do with them, mount them on a sword or display as separate bits.

Stan S. · 4th May 2012, 01:34 AM

Dom, just beutiful! It is rare to see a complete matching set of shamshir fittings, especially when they are of a better quality such as yours

Dom · 4th May 2012, 01:51 AM

Hi David, thanks Stan for your nice comments
very good, and pertinent question

several alternatives are ... front to me
- found a beautiful blade (johar) and handle,
without to forget to met some one able to make a good scabbard,
covered with leather, and with a spiral stitching brass ...
otherwise
- to keep it like it is, and to have it, in display
last alternative
- to sale it, will be not a concern to find a collector interested by

till yet, nothing decided, there no emergency

à +

Dom

4th May 2012, 12:33 AM	#9
Dom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG) Posts: 1,142	my latest acquisition ... parts for "shamshir" (Khevsurian) - type: Khmali - origin: Georgia - style: Persian - steel garnitures with copper inlaid very good state - 19th Century as far as I understood, relatively rare, to rare all the best à + Dom Attached Images

30th April 2012, 01:25 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I agree nice Maranao piece.

30th April 2012, 05:45 PM	#2
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	Thank you, gentlemen. I've always wanted a straight kris and having spoken with forum members Spunjer and harimauhk (among others) about it over the past couple of months, I've learned to really appreciate the broader and heavier Maranao and Maguindanao pieces, especially the more spartan "battle pieces", as they have been dubbed colloquially. Very no-nonsense, very beauiful in its austerity. I most definitely do plan on etching it, Detlef. I do not have much experience in etching and FeCl is hard to come by in Canada (It used to be easier to get apparently, but by 2008 it became more difficult as chemicals are very strictly regulated), so I am currently practicing on modern blades using vinegar, lemon juice and pineapple juice to see which gets me a better result. After I have confidence in my etching abilities I will move onto genuine pieces like this one.

30th April 2012, 10:57 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	I would recommend that if you are to do that then heat up the liquid before applying it to the metal.

1st May 2012, 03:05 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Both Maranao and Maguindanao tribes used the kakatua hilts as well. Good question.

1st May 2012, 10:50 AM	#7
RDGAC Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York, UK Posts: 167	Since I already posted a thread on it, here it is: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15441

4th May 2012, 12:44 AM	#10
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,120	Very nice pieces Dom. What are you going to do with them, mount them on a sword or display as separate bits.

4th May 2012, 01:34 AM	#11
Stan S. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 227	Dom, just beutiful! It is rare to see a complete matching set of shamshir fittings, especially when they are of a better quality such as yours

4th May 2012, 01:51 AM	#12
Dom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG) Posts: 1,142	Hi David, thanks Stan for your nice comments very good, and pertinent question several alternatives are ... front to me - found a beautiful blade (johar) and handle, without to forget to met some one able to make a good scabbard, covered with leather, and with a spiral stitching brass ... otherwise - to keep it like it is, and to have it, in display last alternative - to sale it, will be not a concern to find a collector interested by till yet, nothing decided, there no emergency à + Dom