Kris #3

punal · 15th December 2005, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

I believe you and I have discussed this in the past. I would guess Tausug and late 19th century.

Battara,
Yes we have, I happened to include this kris on group of sword photos that I posted and revised yesterday. Someone saw it, and ask me if I could post it again.

Bill · 15th December 2005, 05:39 AM

If you look to what Cato writes in Moro Swords, I would think this is what he refers to as a "cross-over" between both the Maranao and Maguindanao. That really doesn't make sence to me, I tend to think it might be better to accept it just as a Mindanao kris, at least untill someone comes up with a better theory. In my opinion, the file work is somewhat a indicator of age. Although there is so many variables, in general, I think the better the file work, the newer it is. My guess at age would be early 19thC.

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15th December 2005, 05:39 AM	#2
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	If you look to what Cato writes in Moro Swords, I would think this is what he refers to as a "cross-over" between both the Maranao and Maguindanao. That really doesn't make sence to me, I tend to think it might be better to accept it just as a Mindanao kris, at least untill someone comes up with a better theory. In my opinion, the file work is somewhat a indicator of age. Although there is so many variables, in general, I think the better the file work, the newer it is. My guess at age would be early 19thC.