First Moro Kris (Straight Sulu piece)

David · 29th August 2015, 06:02 AM

What is the hilt (not the pommel which is obviously wood) made of? It looks like horn and metal at the same time in your photos.

Croccifixio · 29th August 2015, 10:21 AM

Possibly. The bindings are a bit tight, but I should be able to take a peek and maybe even get a photo of it. My current problem is that my iphone stores the images as big files (beyond the attachment limit). I'll keep trying to take more pictures.

Croccifixio · 29th August 2015, 03:35 PM

A few more photos. I really can't tell if the hilt is pure horn but it's non-magnetic.

Sajen · 30th August 2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Croccifixio

A few more photos. I really can't tell if the hilt is pure horn but it's non-magnetic.

To my eyes it look like tarnished silver bands.

Croccifixio · 30th August 2015, 03:45 PM

How would I test that without damaging any indication of age? Or is silver patina not very important for antiques?

Sajen · 30th August 2015, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Croccifixio

How would I test that without damaging any indication of age? Or is silver patina not very important for antiques?

It's a question of taste, I personally like silver polished up, others like it tarnished. You can let test it by a jeweler. And don't worry, when you don't like it polished up, silver get very soon again this dark tarnish.

Regards,
Detlef

Ian · 30th August 2015, 08:28 PM

In its original setting this kris would likely have been maintained in an untarnished state. Oxidation of the blade or silver fittings was removed by those who owned fancy weapons (and less fancy items also). They did, however, often etch the blades of their weapons to highlight the patterns caused by folding the steel, etc.

Ian

Croccifixio · 31st August 2015, 03:34 AM

Thank you Detlef. I do want to honor the original maker and wielder and will do my best to restore its luster and repair the rusted areas (something I'm nervous about to be honest - I don't know how deep the rust goes).

Regards,

Joren

29th August 2015, 03:35 PM	#3
Croccifixio Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 33	A few more photos. I really can't tell if the hilt is pure horn but it's non-magnetic. Attached Images

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Croccifixio Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 33	Thank you Detlef. I do want to honor the original maker and wielder and will do my best to restore its luster and repair the rusted areas (something I'm nervous about to be honest - I don't know how deep the rust goes). Regards, Joren Last edited by Croccifixio; 31st August 2015 at 08:17 AM. Reason: Typo

29th August 2015, 06:02 AM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	What is the hilt (not the pommel which is obviously wood) made of? It looks like horn and metal at the same time in your photos.

29th August 2015, 10:21 AM	#2
Croccifixio Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 33	Possibly. The bindings are a bit tight, but I should be able to take a peek and maybe even get a photo of it. My current problem is that my iphone stores the images as big files (beyond the attachment limit). I'll keep trying to take more pictures.

30th August 2015, 03:45 PM	#5
Croccifixio Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 33	How would I test that without damaging any indication of age? Or is silver patina not very important for antiques?

30th August 2015, 08:28 PM	#7
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,522	In its original setting this kris would likely have been maintained in an untarnished state. Oxidation of the blade or silver fittings was removed by those who owned fancy weapons (and less fancy items also). They did, however, often etch the blades of their weapons to highlight the patterns caused by folding the steel, etc. Ian