Thank you Michael. 
 
So the period around 1800 is considered to be about the time when these Southern Philippine swords in the form of a keris began to appear? 
 
Thanks. That's pretty much as I had thought. 
 
I tried the "archaic" link you provided, but it took me nowhere. 
 
I look forward to your further comments.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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