My Maguindanao Kris

milandro · 30th January 2023, 12:55 PM

I have acquired this Kris some time ago, it is one of my favourite pieces in my Kris collection but the only kris from the Philippines.

I believe this is a Maguindanao kris.

It is a large blade, measuring 62cm the blade alone (77 from tip to heft finial ).

It has 13 luks and shows signs of laminations ( which may be brought to show more but I am unsure on how to go about staining this kris).

Weight about 1,1Kg (without the scabbard)

It would have required a warrior to be well built to wield this sword.

30th January 2023, 12:55 PM	#1
milandro Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Netherlands Posts: 474	My Maguindanao Kris I have acquired this Kris some time ago, it is one of my favourite pieces in my Kris collection but the only kris from the Philippines. I believe this is a Maguindanao kris. It is a large blade, measuring 62cm the blade alone (77 from tip to heft finial ). It has 13 luks and shows signs of laminations ( which may be brought to show more but I am unsure on how to go about staining this kris). Weight about 1,1Kg (without the scabbard) It would have required a warrior to be well built to wield this sword. Attached Images