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Bill M · 10th February 2007, 01:12 AM

A fabulous kris for your 100th example of a superb collection!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Michael,

I am very pleased to see a collector of your stature focussing on these magnificent swords.

I am coordinating a group of collectors compiling information and pieces for a book about Moro swords and weapons that I may edit, photograph and publish.

One of our several focus points is the blade of the sword. Kinds of laminations, temper lines, talismanic designs and form of blade.

We would also want to bring in the history, art, culture, anthropology, political structure, languages and religion(s) -- as I do not think that a study of the weapons would be appropriate without these background factors.

This would be a collaborative effort with several established collectors who have expressed an interest in such a project from a standpoint of writing articles and contributing examples.

Though we are still very much in a preliminary stage, I would welcome your input. I greatly respect your knowledge and research abilities both to find and compile information as well as collecting incredible examples of these weapons.

I will explain more in private email.

Any other collectors are also welcome! PM me.

Warmest regards,
Bill Marsh

10th February 2007, 01:12 AM	#2
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	A fabulous kris for your 100th example of a superb collection! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Michael, I am very pleased to see a collector of your stature focussing on these magnificent swords. I am coordinating a group of collectors compiling information and pieces for a book about Moro swords and weapons that I may edit, photograph and publish. One of our several focus points is the blade of the sword. Kinds of laminations, temper lines, talismanic designs and form of blade. We would also want to bring in the history, art, culture, anthropology, political structure, languages and religion(s) -- as I do not think that a study of the weapons would be appropriate without these background factors. This would be a collaborative effort with several established collectors who have expressed an interest in such a project from a standpoint of writing articles and contributing examples. Though we are still very much in a preliminary stage, I would welcome your input. I greatly respect your knowledge and research abilities both to find and compile information as well as collecting incredible examples of these weapons. I will explain more in private email. Any other collectors are also welcome! PM me. Warmest regards, Bill Marsh Last edited by Bill Marsh; 10th February 2007 at 11:59 AM.