Moro kris HELP!

Battara · 27th December 2010, 02:25 AM

The hilt, baka-baka, and scabbard are all later work. Only the blade is old.

David · 27th December 2010, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

The hilt, baka-baka, and scabbard are all later work. Only the blade is old.

This is what i thought to José, but how old do you think the later work is. Pre- WWII or post?
I'm sorry i couldn't get better shots of the blade. I should have at least gotten a full length.

Amuk Murugul · 27th December 2010, 04:19 AM

Hullo David,

I've seen one very similar, half straight with 5 curves and a straight handle. The stirrup, ferrule and pommel were brass. The grip was wound with twine with a conical pommel.
My guess is that the fittings/scabbard on yours are post-WWII.

Best,

Battara · 27th December 2010, 01:33 PM

Sorry I wasn't clearer. Yes post WWII fittings.

27th December 2010, 02:25 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	The hilt, baka-baka, and scabbard are all later work. Only the blade is old.

27th December 2010, 04:19 AM	#3
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 475	Hullo David, I've seen one very similar, half straight with 5 curves and a straight handle. The stirrup, ferrule and pommel were brass. The grip was wound with twine with a conical pommel. My guess is that the fittings/scabbard on yours are post-WWII. Best,

27th December 2010, 01:33 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	Sorry I wasn't clearer. Yes post WWII fittings.