moro pics.

[hideyoshi]

here are the weapons i acquired recently. thanks to a forum member for the nice panabas. enjoy.

[Battara]

W :eek: W! Twistcore out the wazoo!

More pictures please! :D

[Ferguson]

My goodness. Those are amazing. Yes, more pictures when it's convenient.
Steve

[hideyoshi]

this is a close up shot taken from the panabas. comments on the construction of this blade gentleman? great day, and thnk you all.

[kino]

Beautiful!

[VVV]

Fantastic!
I am also really curious what XXXXXXX got when you swapped for the Panabas?

Michael

[Battara]

double twist core - good for taking impact stress and good for looks when etched. Not too common of a construction for Moro pieces. They also seem to be on earlier pieces and not seen so much on later pieces.

What about those kris and barongs?

[Dimasalang]

Wow!! That is sweet! :D :eek:

[asomotif]

Nice blades !

Interesting pommel on the left moro kris. (the round pommel)

Can we see a close up of that one ?

Best regards,
Willem

[rand]

Am in total agreement with all the above comments, those are three amazing examples of metalwork. Congragulations on you new acquisitions!!!

Hubba,

rand

[hideyoshi]

Nice blades !

Interesting pommel on the left moro kris. (the round pommel)

Can we see a close up of that one ?

Best regards,
Willem


additional photos. enjoy

[asomotif]

additional photos. enjoy

Thanks ! is it wood with ivory inlay ?

Is this a certain style / region ?

Best regards,
Willem

[hideyoshi]

Thanks ! is it wood with ivory inlay ?

Is this a certain style / region ?

Best regards,
Willem


willem, the handle is made of horn and i think bone inlay. not sure of the region, may be jolo,sulu? just got this blade two weeks ago. let me do some reseach to be more certain. thnks

[hideyoshi]

new addition to the family...enjoy

[kino]

Nice addition. Congrats.
Does the Kris with the fewer waves have a twist core blade?

[hideyoshi]

Nice addition. Congrats.
Does the Kris with the fewer waves have a twist core blade?


Thanks Kino. Congrats to you as well on your new Kris with scimitar blade, that's a real beauty. In regards to your question on the fullered Kris, I have not touched the blade, but it appears no sign of central twist core or what so ever. It would have been nice if it did.

[ferrylaki]

new addition to the family...enjoy

very nice collection. congratulation to you. I really love them

[hideyoshi]

very nice collection. congratulation to you. I really love them



Thanks for the compliment.
Here is my complete happy family! enjoy.

[hideyoshi]

Beautiful Sulu Kris,.. newest acquisition..

[hideyoshi]

variations of moro twistcore pammor.....

[hideyoshi]

and more....

[Andrew]

Wow. I don't recall ever seeing a double twist-core panabas before. Absolutey lovely.

Thanks for sharing. :cool:

[Battara]

Did you get this recent piece from Ashoka Arts? Nice piece.

[hideyoshi]

Did you get this recent piece from Ashoka Arts? Nice piece.


Yes, the recent twistcore kris was from Stefan @ Ashoka Arts.



[QOUTE=Andrew]Wow. I don't recall ever seeing a double twist-core panabas before. Absolutey lovely.

Thanks for sharing.



Thanks for the compliment, Andrew. And btw, welcome back....

[Ferguson]

Incredible pieces. Could you please post pics of your Gunongs?
Thanks!
Steve

[hideyoshi]

Incredible pieces. Could you please post pics of your Gunongs?
Thanks!
Steve



Steve (Gunong Guru), here are the three gunongs in my collections per your request. thnks.

[CharlesS]

Is that twist core pattern in the kriss etched after the forging?...in other words can you feel it as in 3-D??

If so it may not be true twist core but etched to imitate it. I have never seen true twist core hold so perfectly within two lines. This is a VERY difficult forging feat. It is also possible the the twistcore pattern was etched AFTER the forging.

[hideyoshi]

Is that twist core pattern in the kriss etched after the forging?...in other words can you feel it as in 3-D??

If so it may not be true twist core but etched to imitate it. I have never seen true twist core hold so perfectly within two lines. This is a VERY difficult forging feat. It is also possible the the twistcore pattern was etched AFTER the forging.



Hello Charles, you are absolutely right, the forging flaws on the blade of this kris is so minimal to none, compare to the twist core Moro krises that I have seen. The texture of the central twist core pattern is, as you said, as if in 3-D’s, you can feel the pattern when you touch it. My other twist cores blades though are the same, as if the were soaked in ferric acid for quite sometime, very topographic.

I have a hypothetical question. Let say that this kris was built in late 19th C. or say, 20th C. turn of the Century though it seems that most this Moro twist core krises are from 19th C or earlier. What are the possibilities of this twist core blades being imitated/duplicated at that period of time?

[hideyoshi]

enjoy.

[Battara]

Nice barong. The pommel style of the ivory one is unusual.....

[hideyoshi]

Nice barong. The pommel style of the ivory one is unusual.....


Hello Battara,
Can you help me out with the pommel style? may be newer to the blade?
The handle is consist two separate tubes, lower is made of bronze, and the top is brass. Center ring is silver and the top choker ring is bronze. The blade was stamped with a Chinese character.

[Battara]

The Chinese character was a sign of quality blade made by a Chinese smith.

The ferrule - does look more recent. Will look up the pommel style and post anything I find.

[hideyoshi]

The Chinese character was a sign of quality blade made by a Chinese smith.

The ferrule - does look more recent. Will look up the pommel style and post anything I find.


can you give me your assisment on the age of the blade?


btw, the metals on the scabard are the same materials as ferrule. a note one the scabard but deteriorated " captured, bayombong? or bayombony pi". any comment?

[hideyoshi]

The beauty of Moro twist core steel.

[Dimasalang]

:eek:

Bucket List:
1) Own a twisted core Moro blade.
:(

[Rick]

I only got two ... :(
One older, one newer .
But they're enough ..... :)

Oops !
Add one Budiak . ;)
Three .
Still enough . :shrug:

[Battara]

I have a twist core 18th century Sulu kris,

a double twist core Bagobo sword,

and a double twist core Moro spear.

I could go for more.... ;)

[Rick]

Isn't gluttony a sin Jose ?? :p :D

[hideyoshi]

Isn't gluttony a sin Jose ?? :p :D

polygamy is.... :D

blade gluttony :confused: ........just like one of our forum mate said.. "it warms the soul". :)

[Battara]

Isn't gluttony a sin Jose ?? :p :D
Yes.......I'm a sinner. :o