twist core kris for comment

kai · 28th February 2018, 05:55 PM

Congrats, PBH! The pamor looks very nice, indeed.

Please add the specs for this kalis: length, width, max. thickness, weight of the blade. A close-up of the right side of the base would be great, too!

I agree that the hilt is a late replacement - this blade definitely deserves a better one! How many notches does the ferrule show?

The scabbard seems to be bound with fishing line? Open it up and check if you can (and need to) adjust the inside to this blade. If it doesn't fit at all, keep it for another kris...

The left side seems to have been heavily abraded at the base (probably by a stupid former owner). Am I correct that the central ridge is flattened and noticeably lower than the neighbouring gangya? I'd be inclined trying to restore the original lines as much as feasible (which would need a skilled metalworker with a feel for the traditional flow of lines).

Regards,
Kai

Battara · 1st March 2018, 12:22 AM

I would place this at late 1700s to very early 1800s (as Charles noted).

Also I would place the blade from the Sulu region.

What a catch! Congratulations! I agree with all that the hilt is much later and it had silver clamps on it.

Pinoy Blade Hunter · 1st March 2018, 12:47 AM

here are a few more pictures and measurement.

the blade is 19 inches long, weighs about a pound ( i dont have an appropriate weighing scale, i weighed it versus 1.5 pounds dumbel)

the thickest part of the blade is 1/2 inch, tapering to 1/16th

the lines running along the blade are getting faint, yeah maybe rough sanding from previous owners.

the middle part of the blade (along the length) is not deeper but thicker.

the ferule shows 1 notch

Dayaktribe · 19th March 2018, 02:35 PM

nice twistcore blade brother!

ACP · 27th March 2018, 04:28 PM

This is a very interesting blade you have acquired. Hopefully more information can be gleaned from our panel of experts. Thumbs up for your new sword

kino · 19th January 2019, 03:27 PM

PBR, have you found a hilt for this very fine blade?

Bill M · 20th January 2019, 12:28 PM

Excellent blade! Very happy for you.

1st March 2018, 12:47 AM	#3
Pinoy Blade Hunter Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 62	here are a few more pictures and measurement. the blade is 19 inches long, weighs about a pound ( i dont have an appropriate weighing scale, i weighed it versus 1.5 pounds dumbel) the thickest part of the blade is 1/2 inch, tapering to 1/16th the lines running along the blade are getting faint, yeah maybe rough sanding from previous owners. the middle part of the blade (along the length) is not deeper but thicker. the ferule shows 1 notch Attached Images

28th February 2018, 05:55 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Congrats, PBH! The pamor looks very nice, indeed. Please add the specs for this kalis: length, width, max. thickness, weight of the blade. A close-up of the right side of the base would be great, too! I agree that the hilt is a late replacement - this blade definitely deserves a better one! How many notches does the ferrule show? The scabbard seems to be bound with fishing line? Open it up and check if you can (and need to) adjust the inside to this blade. If it doesn't fit at all, keep it for another kris... The left side seems to have been heavily abraded at the base (probably by a stupid former owner). Am I correct that the central ridge is flattened and noticeably lower than the neighbouring gangya? I'd be inclined trying to restore the original lines as much as feasible (which would need a skilled metalworker with a feel for the traditional flow of lines). Regards, Kai

1st March 2018, 12:22 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I would place this at late 1700s to very early 1800s (as Charles noted). Also I would place the blade from the Sulu region. What a catch! Congratulations! I agree with all that the hilt is much later and it had silver clamps on it.

19th March 2018, 02:35 PM	#4
Dayaktribe Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 11	nice twistcore blade brother!

27th March 2018, 04:28 PM	#5
ACP Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Western Visayas Philippines Posts: 16	This is a very interesting blade you have acquired. Hopefully more information can be gleaned from our panel of experts. Thumbs up for your new sword

19th January 2019, 03:27 PM	#6
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,018	PBR, have you found a hilt for this very fine blade?

20th January 2019, 12:28 PM	#7
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Excellent blade! Very happy for you.