My first Moro Kris stain attempt

Bill M · 4th October 2006, 07:35 PM

Upon close inspection, the gangya is not separate. Sure looked like it until I got really close. See pics.

Ferguson -- Looks like the hilt was made by the same guy or shop as mine.

Mine does seem to have a laminated blade. Still staining.

any other info you can tell me or want from me?

Ian · 4th October 2006, 07:39 PM

Hi Bill:

Looks like mid-20th C. or a little later Sulu work on the hilt and scabbard, probably Tausug.

Ian.

Battara · 4th October 2006, 09:34 PM

I agree with Ian and also say that the ganga is not separate, but incised.

Bill M · 4th October 2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

I agree with Ian and also say that the ganga is not separate, but incised.

Well, this makes at least three of us that feel that way!

See my post of 1:35 pm today. Don't mean to be short. Having a bad day for other reasons. I will get better. Just need to move on down the salad bar...... make some other choices. Hmm, that would be a good tagline.!

4th October 2006, 07:35 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Upon close inspection, the gangya is not separate. Sure looked like it until I got really close. See pics. Ferguson -- Looks like the hilt was made by the same guy or shop as mine. Mine does seem to have a laminated blade. Still staining. any other info you can tell me or want from me? Attached Images

4th October 2006, 07:39 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,523	Hi Bill: Looks like mid-20th C. or a little later Sulu work on the hilt and scabbard, probably Tausug. Ian.

4th October 2006, 09:34 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	I agree with Ian and also say that the ganga is not separate, but incised.