Neglected antique kris restored

Battara · 17th August 2021, 06:05 AM

The scabbard and blade looks Maguindanao to me, and maybe the hilt as well. But the wrap was done later and the aluminum mounts might have replaced silver mounts.

h0ll0wman · 18th August 2021, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

The scabbard and blade looks Maguindanao to me, and maybe the hilt as well. But the wrap was done later and the aluminum mounts might have replaced silver mounts.

Thank you for this sir. I think I shall retain the hilt and have it wrapped in silver.

mross · 1st September 2021, 07:15 PM

That looks really nice.

1st September 2021, 07:15 PM	#3
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	That looks really nice. Last edited by Ian; 4th September 2021 at 01:18 PM. Reason: While José no doubt appreciates the referral these suggestions are better transmitted via PM

17th August 2021, 06:05 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	The scabbard and blade looks Maguindanao to me, and maybe the hilt as well. But the wrap was done later and the aluminum mounts might have replaced silver mounts.