Hello Albert,
Again a superb kris!
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My first impression is, the hilt is recent. It would be safe to say that the hilt is 20th century, however I suspect the bands to be older.
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I don't think the bands are really old - the whole hilt looks 20th c. to me.
I'd be tempted to replace it if a suitable antique hilt came along...
The lower clamp seems to be original; obviously, the upper one is missing.
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The blades dimensions and appearance would correspond to a 19th century manufacture.
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I believe the blade is from the late 19th century.
Certainly Sulu - possibly Tawi-Tawi?
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There are several twist chevron patterns along the center panel of this blade. In between the chevrons could be monosteel. I have not done anything to this blade other than light oiling. I can't recall seeing a Moro kris with a similar blade pattern.
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The first kris with this pamor for me, too!
I believe this exceptional blade deserves some gentle polishing and etching. I'd guess that the interspersed parts are highly refined iron rather than monosteel; only some detailed analysis will tell...
Regards,
Kai