My latest piece, a Moro? Kris.

kronckew · 14th November 2018, 12:01 PM

I asked, as my best kris has a leather thong wrapped grip too!

Battara · 14th November 2018, 04:19 PM

David, I would also add that this looks to be Maguindanao.

David R · 14th November 2018, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

David, I would also add that this looks to be Maguindanao.

Thank you. Exactly what I was hoping for, a more informed opinion as to origin. Moro was a bit of a default description as I am not very knowledgeable about this area of the World. But I am impressed by the variety and quality of the weapons from there..

Rick · 14th November 2018, 07:55 PM

The Marlinspike Sailor could be very useful for step by step instructions on how to do a more classic weave for the handles of these swords. Could be a good winter project.

The book is cheap used on Amazon; about $8-10 .

David R · 18th November 2018, 10:26 AM

I am not going to fiddle with the grip. I will just clean the blade up and perhaps do a test etch, before making any decisions. These things have a history that runs all the way up to when they arrive at a dealers table. It would be a pity to remove its last working wrap just to put on it my idea of what it should have.

14th November 2018, 12:01 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,240	I asked, as my best kris has a leather thong wrapped grip too! Attached Images

14th November 2018, 07:55 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,348	Replace? The Marlinspike Sailor could be very useful for step by step instructions on how to do a more classic weave for the handles of these swords. Could be a good winter project. The book is cheap used on Amazon; about $8-10 .

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	David, I would also add that this looks to be Maguindanao.

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David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,125	I am not going to fiddle with the grip. I will just clean the blade up and perhaps do a test etch, before making any decisions. These things have a history that runs all the way up to when they arrive at a dealers table. It would be a pity to remove its last working wrap just to put on it my idea of what it should have.