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A.alnakkas · 22nd May 2011, 02:44 PM

Amazing ! congrats Gav. Is it wootz?

Gavin Nugent · 22nd May 2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by A.alnakkas

Amazing ! congrats Gav. Is it wootz?

G'day Lofty,

No wootz but a very fine patterened blade. E.Astvatsaturyan shows a small line drawing of the same pattern in the work on Caucasian arms. The steel quality is amazing, extreme gratitude to he who made this available to me.

Gav

Spunjer · 23rd May 2011, 07:25 AM

Wow, that's a beauty, maurice! Love the inlay work!
I think what Bill meant was the belief in old Mindanao, not necessarily Islam in general even at that point in time...

RDGAC · 25th June 2011, 10:28 PM

My latest purchase - and not at all an inexpensive one. EIC lock, locally converted to percussion; silver inlaid barrel with cannon-form muzzle. Good, solid stock. Weighs a fair bit. Woven, multi-strand, hessian rope sling. Bloody beautiful old girl!

chregu · 27th June 2011, 04:34 PM

hello together
These are the latest achievements of the past week.
regards Chregu

ThePepperSkull · 29th April 2012, 10:04 PM

Last acquisition for a while. While biased in my preference towards older Sulu blades, I've found a new respect and admiration for the larger, broader pieces from Mindanao.

I've always wanted a straight Maranao battle piece ever since I saw Ferguson and Bill Marsh's collections of kris a few years ago on another forum. This one's a little more ornate than other ones I have seen, which are usually very spartan in the use of metal fittings and have some sort of rattan wrap or non-laquered jute wrap instead of the black laquered wrap that this one has.

Despite this, it does still seem like a very powerful, no-nonsense Kris.

Got it for what I consider a very reasonable price. Can't wait to handle this in person. If anyone has anything to add, I would be very appreciative. What social standing did the original owner belong to? etc etc.

Sajen · 29th April 2012, 10:41 PM

Nice and complete kris without sheath. Like the patina at the handle. Would guess that it is a good fighter so not from a person of special status.
Do you plan to etch the blade when you have received it?

Regards,

Detlef

25th June 2011, 10:28 PM	#4
RDGAC Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York, UK Posts: 167	My latest purchase - and not at all an inexpensive one. EIC lock, locally converted to percussion; silver inlaid barrel with cannon-form muzzle. Good, solid stock. Weighs a fair bit. Woven, multi-strand, hessian rope sling. Bloody beautiful old girl! Attached Images

27th June 2011, 04:34 PM	#5
chregu Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: switzerland Posts: 298	my new treasures hello together These are the latest achievements of the past week. regards Chregu Attached Images

29th April 2012, 10:04 PM	#6
ThePepperSkull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 338	Last acquisition for a while. While biased in my preference towards older Sulu blades, I've found a new respect and admiration for the larger, broader pieces from Mindanao. I've always wanted a straight Maranao battle piece ever since I saw Ferguson and Bill Marsh's collections of kris a few years ago on another forum. This one's a little more ornate than other ones I have seen, which are usually very spartan in the use of metal fittings and have some sort of rattan wrap or non-laquered jute wrap instead of the black laquered wrap that this one has. Despite this, it does still seem like a very powerful, no-nonsense Kris. Got it for what I consider a very reasonable price. Can't wait to handle this in person. If anyone has anything to add, I would be very appreciative. What social standing did the original owner belong to? etc etc. Attached Images

22nd May 2011, 02:44 PM	#1
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Amazing ! congrats Gav. Is it wootz?

23rd May 2011, 07:25 AM	#3
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Wow, that's a beauty, maurice! Love the inlay work! I think what Bill meant was the belief in old Mindanao, not necessarily Islam in general even at that point in time...

29th April 2012, 10:41 PM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,340	Nice and complete kris without sheath. Like the patina at the handle. Would guess that it is a good fighter so not from a person of special status. Do you plan to etch the blade when you have received it? Regards, Detlef