New Moro kris

David · 19th November 2010, 08:48 PM

It looks to me that it might have been recarved after a breakage. I know the type of kakatua you are referring to that has a similar profile that seem to have popped up in early 20th pieces, but i don't think this is one of them.

Sajen · 19th November 2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by David

It looks to me that it might have been recarved after a breakage. I know the type of kakatua you are referring to that has a similar profile that seem to have popped up in early 20th pieces, but i don't think this is one of them.

Yes David, I think we have the same type of kakatua in mind. Here is a example I found by Oriental-Arms.

Battara · 19th November 2010, 09:16 PM

Hard to tell, but I think this could be original. I have had ones similar to this. (Thus I would leave the pommel alone)

Below is one Maguindanao one that I had and restored (only picture of it is on Federico's site) with silver around the top:

David · 19th November 2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Hard to tell, but I think this could be original. I have had ones similar to this. (Thus I would leave the pommel alone)

Below is one Maguindanao one that I had and restored (only picture of it is on Federico's site) with silver around the top:

HEY! That kris is in MY collection these days!!!

David · 19th November 2010, 09:47 PM

The last light of the afternoon was just fading, but i had enough time to get this quick shot if it helps.

Battara · 19th November 2010, 11:30 PM

Yep that's the one! Glad you have it - it was one of my early pieces and after restoration I sold it.

Notice the pommel - same profile.

Again congratulations David - I kind of miss that one (even used it in an escrima demonstration once!

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Rick · 20th November 2010, 12:33 AM

Nice etch, you can always lighten it a bit with more polishing .

I don't think this pommel is a recarve .

Were I you; I would not attempt to unmount it .
I expect the work for better or worse is of local origin .
As such, IMO, it should be left alone .

You got a good sword .

Sajen · 20th November 2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by David

The last light of the afternoon was just fading, but i had enough time to get this quick shot if it helps.

Yes, same profile of the pommel! Very nice kris you have got from Jose and great restore job from him. It seems from the picture Jose posted that it have nearly the same way of lamination.

David · 20th November 2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sajen

Yes, same profile of the pommel! Very nice kris you have got from Jose and great restore job from him. It semms from the picture Jose posted that it have nearly the same way of lamination.

Yes, it's laminations are similar. And for the record i got this off Spunger a few years ago via José so it made the rounds...

19th November 2010, 09:16 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Hard to tell, but I think this could be original. I have had ones similar to this. (Thus I would leave the pommel alone) Below is one Maguindanao one that I had and restored (only picture of it is on Federico's site) with silver around the top: Attached Images

19th November 2010, 09:47 PM	#5
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	The last light of the afternoon was just fading, but i had enough time to get this quick shot if it helps. Attached Images

19th November 2010, 08:48 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	It looks to me that it might have been recarved after a breakage. I know the type of kakatua you are referring to that has a similar profile that seem to have popped up in early 20th pieces, but i don't think this is one of them.

19th November 2010, 11:30 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Yep that's the one! Glad you have it - it was one of my early pieces and after restoration I sold it. Notice the pommel - same profile. Again congratulations David - I kind of miss that one (even used it in an escrima demonstration once! ).

20th November 2010, 12:33 AM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Nice etch, you can always lighten it a bit with more polishing . I don't think this pommel is a recarve . Were I you; I would not attempt to unmount it . I expect the work for better or worse is of local origin . As such, IMO, it should be left alone . You got a good sword .