Just Acquired 2 Kris' & 2 Kalinga axes - Seeking help...

Bill · 18th February 2010, 11:05 PM

I agree with Vandoo. It looks like both blades were treated with a powerful cleaner to remove rust. The first blade appears older but as Vandoo mentioned the fittings are new. It looks like someone used lost wax casting using a copper alloy for the stirrup.
The second blade is mid 20thC & a lot of those blades were made with recycled steel, this one had a lot of deep rust, leaving the major pits. The scabbard once had MOP or turtle shell, now missing.

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18th February 2010, 11:05 PM	#1
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	I agree with Vandoo. It looks like both blades were treated with a powerful cleaner to remove rust. The first blade appears older but as Vandoo mentioned the fittings are new. It looks like someone used lost wax casting using a copper alloy for the stirrup. The second blade is mid 20thC & a lot of those blades were made with recycled steel, this one had a lot of deep rust, leaving the major pits. The scabbard once had MOP or turtle shell, now missing.