Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - unusual small little moro kris for id please

Ian · 11th August 2019, 06:59 AM

Hi chief:

I would go with what you feel comfortable with.

Just to back up what Jose said about the absence of twist core on one of his archaic kris, attached is a picture of mine that was exhibited in the History of Steel Exhibition, Macao in 2006-2007 and it also has no twist core down the middle. Twist core may have been reserved for higher end pieces.

Regard,

Ian

P.S. Dimensions of my kris are very similar to yours:

OAL = 55.7 cm
Blade = 43.5 cm
Hilt = 12.2 cm

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11th August 2019, 06:59 AM	#28
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,023	Hi chief: I would go with what you feel comfortable with. Just to back up what Jose said about the absence of twist core on one of his archaic kris, attached is a picture of mine that was exhibited in the History of Steel Exhibition, Macao in 2006-2007 and it also has no twist core down the middle. Twist core may have been reserved for higher end pieces. Regard, Ian P.S. Dimensions of my kris are very similar to yours: OAL = 55.7 cm Blade = 43.5 cm Hilt = 12.2 cm . Attached Images Last edited by Ian; 11th August 2019 at 07:12 AM.