Minature Moro Kris?

apolaki · 12th July 2017, 12:09 PM

Can anyone share impressions about this small Moro kris? In total, it is about 18 inches long and the blade alone is about 13 inches.

Thanks for any information!

Battara · 13th July 2017, 02:08 AM

A 1950s Sulu made piece, possibly for a child.

kino · 13th July 2017, 03:17 PM

The length of the scabbard looks longer than the blade. It looks like the tip of the blade broke and was reshaped. The size of the hilt (5 in.?),suggests that it was made for an adult.

David · 13th July 2017, 07:34 PM

I agree with Kino, the hilt is large and out of proportion for the rest of this kris. It seems more likely that it has been shortened at some point.
I also wonder at the likelihood of creating a kris blade for a child in post WWII Philippines.

Battara · 14th July 2017, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by David

I agree with Kino, the hilt is large and out of proportion for the rest of this kris. It seems more likely that it has been shortened at some point.
I also wonder at the likelihood of creating a kris blade for a child in post WWII Philippines.

Actually I have seen such examples and pictures of boys with little kris, even little gunongs.

Maybe is it a cut down kris..............I guess I over looked the measurements.

12th July 2017, 12:09 PM	#1
apolaki Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 160	Minature Moro Kris? Can anyone share impressions about this small Moro kris? In total, it is about 18 inches long and the blade alone is about 13 inches. Thanks for any information! Attached Images

13th July 2017, 02:08 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,226	A 1950s Sulu made piece, possibly for a child.

13th July 2017, 03:17 PM	#3
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,003	The length of the scabbard looks longer than the blade. It looks like the tip of the blade broke and was reshaped. The size of the hilt (5 in.?),suggests that it was made for an adult.

13th July 2017, 07:34 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,126	I agree with Kino, the hilt is large and out of proportion for the rest of this kris. It seems more likely that it has been shortened at some point. I also wonder at the likelihood of creating a kris blade for a child in post WWII Philippines.