Maranao kris?

Battara · 23rd December 2012, 05:53 AM

Well, sometimes I have seen a type of lacquer on some Moro/Philippine scabbards. Now the question is was that original or added later?

Other times it is difficult to tell from glossy patina and a thin veneer of lacquer.

Sajen · 23rd December 2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Well, sometimes I have seen a type of lacquer on some Moro/Philippine scabbards. Now the question is was that original or added later?

Other times it is difficult to tell from glossy patina and a thin veneer of lacquer.

Do you think it's overdone? Ask also all others for opinion.

Regards,

Detlef

Battara · 23rd December 2012, 08:00 PM

Not really. Does not seem thick on the pictures. Besides we are custodians of fuse works of art and history. We need to preserve them for future generations.

Sajen · 24th December 2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Not really. Does not seem thick on the pictures. Besides we are custodians of fuse works of art and history. We need to preserve them for future generations.

Exactly my point of view. The only other option would have been to keep the scabbard as I have get it.

Regards,

Detlef

Sajen · 18th April 2014, 07:35 PM

Also this blade received an etch today, I am not really happy with the result and I think that I have to do it one day again but at some places you can see a fine hairline lamination.

Battara · 19th April 2014, 10:22 PM

Nice lamination! Sometimes the lamination can be very subtle and not as obvious as others. I think the more subtle pieces can be older, or at least worked by an advanced smith.

Sajen · 19th April 2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Nice lamination! Sometimes the lamination can be very subtle and not as obvious as others. I think the more subtle pieces can be older, or at least worked by an advanced smith.

Interesting suggestion.

What's also intersting, now one day later, the lamination is better to seen.

And on one side better as on the other side.
BTW, this kris seems to have seen some battles, there are a lot of nicks at the edges like seen on the pictures.

Regards,
Detlef

18th April 2014, 07:35 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,483	Also this blade received an etch today, I am not really happy with the result and I think that I have to do it one day again but at some places you can see a fine hairline lamination. Attached Images

23rd December 2012, 05:53 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	Well, sometimes I have seen a type of lacquer on some Moro/Philippine scabbards. Now the question is was that original or added later? Other times it is difficult to tell from glossy patina and a thin veneer of lacquer.

23rd December 2012, 08:00 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	Not really. Does not seem thick on the pictures. Besides we are custodians of fuse works of art and history. We need to preserve them for future generations.

19th April 2014, 10:22 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	Nice lamination! Sometimes the lamination can be very subtle and not as obvious as others. I think the more subtle pieces can be older, or at least worked by an advanced smith.