Refitting an old Moro blade is not uncommon since the blade is the heart of any sword. If the blade is really well made, it should outlast several dress changes. The dress on Dan's kris is well executed and not grossly overdone. I've seen some of those overdone krises (usually made for the tourist market) that are too gaudy to be considered serious weapons. I tend to agree with Rick that the redress of this sword was probably done around 50 years ago. More recent work tends to be gaudier and lower craftsmanship. It's still a nicely done sword. Good catch, Dan!
Now...are you going to tell us about that barong you're holding in the picture?
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