Hello Miya,
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also, study the surface of the blade. If it's grainier, then it's not older.
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This blade has been etched with ferric chloride which is more agressive than coconut water or other traditional etchants used in SE Asia.
I agree that a Moro warrior would have kept his kris in better polish and only lightly etched. However, long-time storage has taken its toll with some of the old blades (neglected by US veterans as well as by less blade-savy Filipinos) - so it's quite common to find genuine antique kris with various forms of corrosion; if gently cleaned rather than polished, the surface will look grainy.
Regards,
Kai