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Spunjer · 23rd May 2011, 07:25 AM

Wow, that's a beauty, maurice! Love the inlay work!
I think what Bill meant was the belief in old Mindanao, not necessarily Islam in general even at that point in time...

RDGAC · 25th June 2011, 10:28 PM

My latest purchase - and not at all an inexpensive one. EIC lock, locally converted to percussion; silver inlaid barrel with cannon-form muzzle. Good, solid stock. Weighs a fair bit. Woven, multi-strand, hessian rope sling. Bloody beautiful old girl!

chregu · 27th June 2011, 04:34 PM

hello together
These are the latest achievements of the past week.
regards Chregu

ThePepperSkull · 29th April 2012, 10:04 PM

Last acquisition for a while. While biased in my preference towards older Sulu blades, I've found a new respect and admiration for the larger, broader pieces from Mindanao.

I've always wanted a straight Maranao battle piece ever since I saw Ferguson and Bill Marsh's collections of kris a few years ago on another forum. This one's a little more ornate than other ones I have seen, which are usually very spartan in the use of metal fittings and have some sort of rattan wrap or non-laquered jute wrap instead of the black laquered wrap that this one has.

Despite this, it does still seem like a very powerful, no-nonsense Kris.

Got it for what I consider a very reasonable price. Can't wait to handle this in person. If anyone has anything to add, I would be very appreciative. What social standing did the original owner belong to? etc etc.

Sajen · 29th April 2012, 10:41 PM

Nice and complete kris without sheath. Like the patina at the handle. Would guess that it is a good fighter so not from a person of special status.
Do you plan to etch the blade when you have received it?

Regards,

Detlef

Battara · 30th April 2012, 01:25 AM

I agree nice Maranao piece.

ThePepperSkull · 30th April 2012, 05:45 PM

Thank you, gentlemen. I've always wanted a straight kris and having spoken with forum members Spunjer and harimauhk (among others) about it over the past couple of months, I've learned to really appreciate the broader and heavier Maranao and Maguindanao pieces, especially the more spartan "battle pieces", as they have been dubbed colloquially. Very no-nonsense, very beauiful in its austerity.

I most definitely do plan on etching it, Detlef. I do not have much experience in etching and FeCl is hard to come by in Canada (It used to be easier to get apparently, but by 2008 it became more difficult as chemicals are very strictly regulated), so I am currently practicing on modern blades using vinegar, lemon juice and pineapple juice to see which gets me a better result. After I have confidence in my etching abilities I will move onto genuine pieces like this one.

Rick · 30th April 2012, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

I agree nice Maranao piece.

Can we call the kakatua pommel Maranao style ?

25th June 2011, 10:28 PM	#2
RDGAC Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York, UK Posts: 167	My latest purchase - and not at all an inexpensive one. EIC lock, locally converted to percussion; silver inlaid barrel with cannon-form muzzle. Good, solid stock. Weighs a fair bit. Woven, multi-strand, hessian rope sling. Bloody beautiful old girl! Attached Images

27th June 2011, 04:34 PM	#3
chregu Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: switzerland Posts: 298	my new treasures hello together These are the latest achievements of the past week. regards Chregu Attached Images

29th April 2012, 10:04 PM	#4
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	Last acquisition for a while. While biased in my preference towards older Sulu blades, I've found a new respect and admiration for the larger, broader pieces from Mindanao. I've always wanted a straight Maranao battle piece ever since I saw Ferguson and Bill Marsh's collections of kris a few years ago on another forum. This one's a little more ornate than other ones I have seen, which are usually very spartan in the use of metal fittings and have some sort of rattan wrap or non-laquered jute wrap instead of the black laquered wrap that this one has. Despite this, it does still seem like a very powerful, no-nonsense Kris. Got it for what I consider a very reasonable price. Can't wait to handle this in person. If anyone has anything to add, I would be very appreciative. What social standing did the original owner belong to? etc etc. Attached Images

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23rd May 2011, 07:25 AM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Wow, that's a beauty, maurice! Love the inlay work! I think what Bill meant was the belief in old Mindanao, not necessarily Islam in general even at that point in time...

29th April 2012, 10:41 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Nice and complete kris without sheath. Like the patina at the handle. Would guess that it is a good fighter so not from a person of special status. Do you plan to etch the blade when you have received it? Regards, Detlef

30th April 2012, 01:25 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I agree nice Maranao piece.

30th April 2012, 05:45 PM	#7
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	Thank you, gentlemen. I've always wanted a straight kris and having spoken with forum members Spunjer and harimauhk (among others) about it over the past couple of months, I've learned to really appreciate the broader and heavier Maranao and Maguindanao pieces, especially the more spartan "battle pieces", as they have been dubbed colloquially. Very no-nonsense, very beauiful in its austerity. I most definitely do plan on etching it, Detlef. I do not have much experience in etching and FeCl is hard to come by in Canada (It used to be easier to get apparently, but by 2008 it became more difficult as chemicals are very strictly regulated), so I am currently practicing on modern blades using vinegar, lemon juice and pineapple juice to see which gets me a better result. After I have confidence in my etching abilities I will move onto genuine pieces like this one.