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Originally Posted by chevalier
hello all.
ive been wanting to get a moro kris in the near future and i know some of you are very knowledgeable on this weapon, so i just wanted to ask about what to look for in a good kris?
id like to purchase something similar to this:
it has just about everything i like in a kris (nice, wide blade, fuller down the center, clean blade, ect) |
Try to get a piece with the pommel intact; look for heavy, good quality stirrup/s attaching the hilt to the blade .
Look for original wrap in good condition .
Search the old kris threads to see more examples .
Must it be a Kakatua Pommel ?
That adds $$ to the cost .
Without going into value I would say the kris you show would cost a very pretty penny .
Are you in a CITES* treaty country ?
Beware Ivory; it could get confiscated if found .
This is not an offer; but would a kris like this form work for you ?
http://www.arscives.com/historysteel...1/160-rb3a.jpg
Just trying to set some parameters here to help in your quest .
Rick