Old moro kris keris with ivory pommel

philkid · 9th August 2005, 08:27 AM

Hi guys, here is the kris keris I was talking about on my last thread. Sorry for the pictures, I will post a clearer picture of the pommel later. He has 2 more on his possession but he is not willing to let go of it yet. Will post it also if I get it someday.

By the way, how do you test an ivory if it is real or not? I've heard that you heat a needle and stick it in the ivory, if it does not get burned it is real. Is it right? Thanks.

Bill · 9th August 2005, 03:39 PM

some variations, but simular to these: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1025

Battara · 9th August 2005, 11:14 PM

The hot needle is to determine if it is plastic or not. Ivory will not melt.

VANDOO · 10th August 2005, 12:04 AM

THE HANDLES I HAVE SEEN LIKE YOURS EITHER HAD IVORY OR BONE. I CAN'T TELL FOR SURE FROM THE PICTURES BUT JUDGEING FROM WHAT I CAN SEE WOULD SAY IT IS MOST LIKELY IVORY. THE CRACKS AND COLOR BEING TWO INDICATORS.

philkid · 11th August 2005, 02:10 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

9th August 2005, 08:27 AM	#1
philkid Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 52	Old moro kris keris with ivory pommel Hi guys, here is the kris keris I was talking about on my last thread. Sorry for the pictures, I will post a clearer picture of the pommel later. He has 2 more on his possession but he is not willing to let go of it yet. Will post it also if I get it someday. By the way, how do you test an ivory if it is real or not? I've heard that you heat a needle and stick it in the ivory, if it does not get burned it is real. Is it right? Thanks. Attached Images

9th August 2005, 03:39 PM	#2
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	some variations, but simular to these: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1025

9th August 2005, 11:14 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	The hot needle is to determine if it is plastic or not. Ivory will not melt.

10th August 2005, 12:04 AM	#4
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THE HANDLES I HAVE SEEN LIKE YOURS EITHER HAD IVORY OR BONE. I CAN'T TELL FOR SURE FROM THE PICTURES BUT JUDGEING FROM WHAT I CAN SEE WOULD SAY IT IS MOST LIKELY IVORY. THE CRACKS AND COLOR BEING TWO INDICATORS.

11th August 2005, 02:10 PM	#5
philkid Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 52	Thanks for the info guys.