Help with the Moro Kris/Kalis/Sundang

Ian · 2nd May 2025, 01:38 PM

Hello IP:

Yes, the "arrowhead" is found on some kris of the late 19th-early 20th C, and sometiimes even more recently. It is an uncommon feature on late era kris and is a throughback (revival) to the earlier style. The heavy blade is clearly not archaic and possibly early 20th C. The elephant trunk area is in the Maranao style. The single asang-asang is consistent with Maranao work also.

Cosmoline is a curse sometimes. It can leave behind a tenacious residue. Modern industrial organic solvents (such as MEK) are effective but it takes some work to get it all off.

2nd May 2025, 01:38 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,363	Hello IP: Yes, the "arrowhead" is found on some kris of the late 19th-early 20th C, and sometiimes even more recently. It is an uncommon feature on late era kris and is a throughback (revival) to the earlier style. The heavy blade is clearly not archaic and possibly early 20th C. The elephant trunk area is in the Maranao style. The single asang-asang is consistent with Maranao work also. Cosmoline is a curse sometimes. It can leave behind a tenacious residue. Modern industrial organic solvents (such as MEK) are effective but it takes some work to get it all off.