22nd September 2020, 09:00 AM | #1 |
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MARANAO KRIS?
Hi friends,
Sharing with you this kris. It has a small sticker which indicate that this is a Maranao kris. Can you confirm this this is indeed Maranao? The blade is of the straight type (sundang espada), OAL: 26.5 inches. Hilt: wood with woven rattan and white metal ferrule. At the end of the hilt (pommel side) is a decorative white metal ring with scalloped edges. I love the 'design' on the blade itself. Enjoy and regards, Yves |
22nd September 2020, 10:09 PM | #2 |
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I would say close. This might in fact be Maguindanao based on the ganga, hilt, and scabbard top.
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23rd September 2020, 01:33 AM | #3 | |
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Hi Sir, Is the 'design' on the blade itself damascus? or something else? Many thanks, Yves |
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23rd September 2020, 01:49 AM | #4 |
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maranao kris?
Hi Sir,
post ww2? Regards Yves |
23rd September 2020, 06:59 AM | #5 |
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Hi Yves,
The hilt and scabbard look post WWII, maybe 1960-1970s. Most likely a Maranao blade IMHO. The dress looks Maranao also. Ian |
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24th September 2020, 12:46 AM | #10 |
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24th September 2020, 03:45 AM | #11 |
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Hi,
Immediately I did a up-close scrutiny on the blade. yes, there are shallow (upper bakukum/tungo) waves and very shallow waves (lower bakukum/tungo) of the blade. I count 7 waaves which run from neear the start of the hilt up to the middle part of the blade. So, in this case, it is a ranti/luma blade. Many thanks for the information. Appreciate it. Kind regards, Yves |
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