My first post...and my first Keris!

kai · 12th February 2006, 11:45 PM

Wow, that's an exceptional, old Moro kris or, more specifically, a kalis taluseko from the Sulu archipelago! Cato (1996) would place this as (possibly late) 18th century but others tend to think his estimates may be too conservative. This is really hard to top as a first kris, keris, whatever...

The blade is in great condition and you can easily make out the nice pattern welding along the blade's centerline (a light etch might bring this out better). It only misses both asang-asang ("stirr-ups" - you can still see their "shadows" across the base of the blade) a fact that I wouldn't expect from captured weapons. These could be replaced as well as a fitting scabbard added - Battara is the resident artisan to contact for restoring such a beauty!

Welcome among the kris/keris addicts!

Regards,
Kai

kai · 13th February 2006, 12:03 AM

BTW, this recent thread shows a similar example:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1633

You can find tons of more stuff by searching this forum (and the archives) for the keywords "kris" or "Moro"... Enjoy!

Regards,
Kai

kino · 13th February 2006, 12:04 AM

A handsome Kris. Nice catch.

Andrew · 13th February 2006, 02:28 AM

I really like this sword.

nechesh · 13th February 2006, 02:56 AM

Ditto!!! And welcome. You can do a light etch with vinegar and make that center pattern stand out nicely. I second the reccomendation on Battara's restoration work if you plan to go that way.

us_milcoll · 13th February 2006, 07:03 PM

Wow....thanks for your great responses....I will be sure to post other items from my collection here as well. Wether I can top this one remains to be seen...but perhaps.

And yes, I believe I will go the route of restoration I will have to look into Battara's restoration work. thank you for the suggestion!

Good hunting...!

kai · 13th February 2006, 10:39 PM

Here are some pics:
http://home.earthlink.net/~federicom...onservice.html

You'll find a lot more pics of Jose's work scattered throughout this forum...

Regards,
Kai

12th February 2006, 11:45 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Wow, that's an exceptional, old Moro kris or, more specifically, a kalis taluseko from the Sulu archipelago! Cato (1996) would place this as (possibly late) 18th century but others tend to think his estimates may be too conservative. This is really hard to top as a first kris, keris, whatever... The blade is in great condition and you can easily make out the nice pattern welding along the blade's centerline (a light etch might bring this out better). It only misses both asang-asang ("stirr-ups" - you can still see their "shadows" across the base of the blade) a fact that I wouldn't expect from captured weapons. These could be replaced as well as a fitting scabbard added - Battara is the resident artisan to contact for restoring such a beauty! Welcome among the kris/keris addicts! Regards, Kai Last edited by kai; 12th February 2006 at 11:58 PM.

13th February 2006, 12:03 AM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	BTW, this recent thread shows a similar example: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1633 You can find tons of more stuff by searching this forum (and the archives) for the keywords "kris" or "Moro"... Enjoy! Regards, Kai

13th February 2006, 12:04 AM	#3
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,018	A handsome Kris. Nice catch.

13th February 2006, 02:28 AM	#4
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	I really like this sword.

13th February 2006, 02:56 AM	#5
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Ditto!!! And welcome. You can do a light etch with vinegar and make that center pattern stand out nicely. I second the reccomendation on Battara's restoration work if you plan to go that way.

13th February 2006, 07:03 PM	#6
us_milcoll Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 9	Wow....thanks for your great responses....I will be sure to post other items from my collection here as well. Wether I can top this one remains to be seen...but perhaps. And yes, I believe I will go the route of restoration I will have to look into Battara's restoration work. thank you for the suggestion! Good hunting...!

13th February 2006, 10:39 PM	#7
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Here are some pics: http://home.earthlink.net/~federicom...onservice.html You'll find a lot more pics of Jose's work scattered throughout this forum... Regards, Kai