Moro Kris for comment

Atlantia · 11th June 2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Hi Gene, sure looks like it to me; Older Maranao(?) blade anyway .

It is missing a asang asang (blade stirrup); the scabbard looks to have some age though possibly not original; how's the blade fit ?

Rick

Hi Rick,

Hmmm, I have to admit I don't know what that means (Maranao), lol!
I noticed the blade stirrup was missing. You think the scabbard could be good?
It appears to be painted with some kind of black stain that hasn't soaked in.
Would probobly come off?
Should I?
Scabbard seems a good fit.
Any guess as to the date of the blade?

Thanks again
Gene

Battara · 11th June 2011, 10:04 PM

Only thing is the hilt - not sure about it. Looks kind of Malaysian.......

BTW - Maranao is a Moro tribe in the Philippines living in northern Mindanao Island.

Also I see that the scabbard may have have had 6 or so small metal bands originally and the wrap on the hilt is a later addition.

Atlantia · 11th June 2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Only thing is the hilt - not sure about it. Looks kind of Malaysian.......

BTW - Maranao is a Moro tribe in the Philippines living in northern Mindanao Island.

Also I see that the scabbard may have have had 6 or so small metal bands originally and the wrap on the hilt is a later addition.

Ello mate

Thanks, thats very interesting.

The ferrule is pretty ugly too.
Ahh, I see what you mean about the mounts. Would you strip the dark 'stain' off and reveal the wood?
What date would you put on the blade?

Best
Gene

Rick · 11th June 2011, 10:49 PM

A blade like this, IMO, is 19th I would guess,*only* a guess tho .

Atlantia · 11th June 2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

A blade like this, IMO, is 19th I would guess,*only* a guess tho .

At least its got reasonable age then.
Thanks
Gene

Maurice · 11th June 2011, 10:56 PM

Hi Gene,

Indeed a very different pommel..but it looks old though.
I also agree that the windings and the ferrule (is it damar?) are latter.
The scabbard I would leave it in the condition it is now. If you remove the dark stain, you probably will get a very "naked" scabbard....

Very different scabbardtip also....

I like the blade, and it looks old to me.
Can you see if the elephanttrunk has broken off in the past?

Kind Regards,
Maurice

Battara · 11th June 2011, 11:38 PM

I agree with Maurice in keeping the dark stain/patina on the scabbard.

Atlantia · 11th June 2011, 11:53 PM

Thanks guys,
Sorry Maurice I don't know where the elephants trunk is?
The pommel doesn't look to have been broken at any time, is that the elephants head?

11th June 2011, 10:04 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Only thing is the hilt - not sure about it. Looks kind of Malaysian....... BTW - Maranao is a Moro tribe in the Philippines living in northern Mindanao Island. Also I see that the scabbard may have have had 6 or so small metal bands originally and the wrap on the hilt is a later addition. Last edited by Battara; 11th June 2011 at 10:15 PM.

11th June 2011, 10:49 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	A blade like this, IMO, is 19th I would guess,only a guess tho .

11th June 2011, 10:56 PM	#6
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,453	Hi Gene, Indeed a very different pommel..but it looks old though. I also agree that the windings and the ferrule (is it damar?) are latter. The scabbard I would leave it in the condition it is now. If you remove the dark stain, you probably will get a very "naked" scabbard.... Very different scabbardtip also.... I like the blade, and it looks old to me. Can you see if the elephanttrunk has broken off in the past? Kind Regards, Maurice

11th June 2011, 11:38 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I agree with Maurice in keeping the dark stain/patina on the scabbard.

11th June 2011, 11:53 PM	#8
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Thanks guys, Sorry Maurice I don't know where the elephants trunk is? The pommel doesn't look to have been broken at any time, is that the elephants head?