Last buy of 2008

[Rick]

One scabbard half has a carved protrusion at the top to hold it in the sash.

This metal clip is new school .

Pardon the rushed picture .

[asomotif]

Thanks Rick,

New school, as in "too new" ?
Or maybe even original to this scabbard ?

I found this example of a "clasp" by Federico.

Best regards,
Willem

[kai]

Hello Willem,

New school, as in "too new" ?
Depends on your taste, I guess. The blade is not that old to begin with (around 1930, I'd guess) and the file work is also of a lesser quality.

Or maybe even original to this scabbard ?

The scabbard could be original or as well be a later replacement. The belt hook does look fairly well made but it will probably difficult to establish wether it was original to the scabbard or even if it really is Moro...

I found this example of a "clasp" by Federico.

That looks more like an inserted piece of wood which I've seen with a few scabbards made from quality hardwood. Maguindanao scabbards made from cheaper wood (especially rattan) usually have the notch carved from a single piece like in Rick's pic.

Regards,
Kai

[kai]

Hello Freddy,

Sorry, must have overlooked your original posting last year!

Looks like a fairly typical late but still genuine Maguindanao Lanti to me. The asang-asang made from copper wire and the grip binding may be replacements. It may be worth to replace both if you still need a winter project...

As discussed, the belt hook is atypical. I'd have no qualms to replace it with a band of woven rattan (if you do, also replace the lower rattan binding).

Regards,
Kai

[asomotif]

Thanks Kai for the interesting info and comments.

It may be worth to replace both if you still need a winter project...

The project has already started (Freddy sold the kriss to me last year)

[Sajen]

Look good already!

[ThePepperSkull]

WOnderful! any updates on this project?

[David]

Originally Posted by kai

That looks more like an inserted piece of wood which I've seen with a few scabbards made from quality hardwood. Maguindanao scabbards made from cheaper wood (especially rattan) usually have the notch carved from a single piece like in Rick's pic.

This kris has been in my collection for some time now. It is indeed an inserted piece of wood as Kai suggests, held in place by the silver bands.

[asomotif]

any updates on this project?

The damaged mother of pearl cap is now replaced with a thin slice of ivory fixed with 2 silver nails.
I am up to the point where I should wrap the hilt with rope.
I am mentally preparing for that job this might take some time.

[ThePepperSkull]

Any more updates? I'd love to see the end product! Also, who did this? It's wonderful, but looks different than Jose's work (who seems to draw inspiration from historical use of okir designs embossed into his silver fittings rather than the simpler lines embossed on the silver fittings put on this one.)

I am used to seeing Jose's metalwork used for restorations like this (and have had him do wonderful silverwork on a punto for a Barung of mine. Great work!). I do know that Philip Tom does restorations on Moro pieces, but have only seen his carving work as opposed to any metal fittings done by him. Maybe it was done by someone else? I am very curious!

I'm also resurrecting this thread in hopes of getting ideas for a similar hilt for a newly-made maguindanao blade I have and want rehilted. I'd like one of those flat-pommeled grips like these ones. Did these ever have Horn caps or were they mostly Ivory and Mother Of Pearl?

Here's some pictures for inspiration/reference that I'm using

Any suggestions?