Moro Kris for comment

[Rick]

Will you restore it ?

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Rick

Will you restore it ?

Hi Rick,

Restore it?
I doubt it TBH, I don't know much about these.

Am I right in thinking it's an old blade in later dress?

Thanks
Gene

[Rick]

Hi Gene, sure looks like it to me; Older Maranao(?) blade anyway .

It is missing a asang asang (blade stirrup); the scabbard looks to have some age though possibly not original; how's the blade fit ?

Rick

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Rick

Hi Gene, sure looks like it to me; Older Maranao(?) blade anyway .

It is missing a asang asang (blade stirrup); the scabbard looks to have some age though possibly not original; how's the blade fit ?

Rick

Hi Rick,

Hmmm, I have to admit I don't know what that means (Maranao), lol!
I noticed the blade stirrup was missing. You think the scabbard could be good?
It appears to be painted with some kind of black stain that hasn't soaked in.
Would probobly come off?
Should I?
Scabbard seems a good fit.
Any guess as to the date of the blade?

Thanks again
Gene

[Battara]

Only thing is the hilt - not sure about it. Looks kind of Malaysian.......

BTW - Maranao is a Moro tribe in the Philippines living in northern Mindanao Island.

Also I see that the scabbard may have have had 6 or so small metal bands originally and the wrap on the hilt is a later addition.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Battara

Only thing is the hilt - not sure about it. Looks kind of Malaysian.......

BTW - Maranao is a Moro tribe in the Philippines living in northern Mindanao Island.

Also I see that the scabbard may have have had 6 or so small metal bands originally and the wrap on the hilt is a later addition.

Ello mate

Thanks, thats very interesting.

The ferrule is pretty ugly too.
Ahh, I see what you mean about the mounts. Would you strip the dark 'stain' off and reveal the wood?
What date would you put on the blade?

Best
Gene

[Rick]

A blade like this, IMO, is 19th I would guess,*only* a guess tho .