3 Interesting Moro Krisses

Battara · 1st July 2014, 10:41 PM

Ok..........

For starters, I would place all 3 in the period from the late 19th to early 20c. The last one may fit better in the early 20c.

The first one seems to have a Maguindanao blade. The second one might also be Maguindanao, though I would need a better picture of the base of the blade.

The third and last one might be Sulu, which also fits since they often favor the horse hoof pommel.

On the metal inlays - these could very well be swassa or low grade silver. Outside of testing them, what color were they when you got this piece?

Finally, I like these scabbards better - an improvement over past ones.

How's them apples?

1st July 2014, 10:41 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Ok.......... For starters, I would place all 3 in the period from the late 19th to early 20c. The last one may fit better in the early 20c. The first one seems to have a Maguindanao blade. The second one might also be Maguindanao, though I would need a better picture of the base of the blade. The third and last one might be Sulu, which also fits since they often favor the horse hoof pommel. On the metal inlays - these could very well be swassa or low grade silver. Outside of testing them, what color were they when you got this piece? Finally, I like these scabbards better - an improvement over past ones. How's them apples?