New Kris to Share

drac2k · 6th February 2021, 09:47 PM

I just picked this one up; it is my first metal pommel kris. I have some opinions, however, I would like to hear what the more knowledgeable Forum Members have to say first.

Battara · 7th February 2021, 03:02 AM

Yes I saw this on eBay. Nice example of this type of Maguindanao kris.

drac2k · 7th February 2021, 03:23 AM

Thanks; must have been his twin brother, I got this one on Proxibid.

Sajen · 7th February 2021, 10:36 AM

Very nice Drac2k, is the pommel from silver? A kris with metal pommel is on my wish list as well!

Regards,
Detlef

drac2k · 7th February 2021, 02:05 PM

Thanks, Sajen. I think it may be, except when I lightly cleaned the pommel with silver polish, underneath the brass tarnish was a silver-like metal. I think it could be some type of silver alloy as I have not seen brass tarnish like that.

Sajen · 7th February 2021, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by drac2k

Thanks, Sajen. I think it may be, except when I lightly cleaned the pommel with silver polish, underneath the brass tarnish was a silver-like metal. I think it could be some type of silver alloy as I have not seen brass tarnish like that.

Yes, in this case it will be silver. When it tarnishes soon black again it will be another sign for silver.

Regards,
Detlef

kronckew · 7th February 2021, 05:32 PM

Nice high status piece! - any scabbard?

drac2k · 8th February 2021, 04:01 AM

Thanks. No scabbard with this one.

CharlesS · 8th February 2021, 12:13 PM

Nice example. Congrats!

drac2k · 9th February 2021, 02:13 AM

Thanks

6th February 2021, 09:47 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	New Kris to Share I just picked this one up; it is my first metal pommel kris. I have some opinions, however, I would like to hear what the more knowledgeable Forum Members have to say first. Attached Images

7th February 2021, 03:02 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Yes I saw this on eBay. Nice example of this type of Maguindanao kris.

7th February 2021, 03:23 AM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Thanks; must have been his twin brother, I got this one on Proxibid.

7th February 2021, 10:36 AM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,409	Very nice Drac2k, is the pommel from silver? A kris with metal pommel is on my wish list as well! Regards, Detlef

7th February 2021, 02:05 PM	#5
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Thanks, Sajen. I think it may be, except when I lightly cleaned the pommel with silver polish, underneath the brass tarnish was a silver-like metal. I think it could be some type of silver alloy as I have not seen brass tarnish like that.

7th February 2021, 05:32 PM	#7
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	Nice high status piece! - any scabbard?

8th February 2021, 04:01 AM	#8
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Thanks. No scabbard with this one.

8th February 2021, 12:13 PM	#9
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Nice example. Congrats!

9th February 2021, 02:13 AM	#10
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,294	Thanks