Moro Kris

mmontoro · 29th June 2006, 01:56 AM

Nice lines to the blade. The pommel end of the hilt reminds me somewhat of the bowed head on Jawa demam keris hilts.

Spunjer · 29th June 2006, 12:49 PM

wow, nice blade, kino! that shows one hell of a contrast.

Dajak · 29th June 2006, 01:11 PM

Hi what a nice piece some thimes you see this type off hilt on krissen from Borneo bandjarmasssin hilts with stones

ibeam · 29th June 2006, 09:19 PM

As per Kino's request.

Pics of the brass gangya.

kino · 1st July 2006, 12:29 AM

I just came back from the Jeweler, he tested it and confirmed that it is Nickle with some silver content (German Silver).

Ibeam, thanks for posting a photo of your Kris.

Thank you all for your thoughts and kind comments.

Have a safe 4th all. Come back with all your fingers and toes.

Battara · 1st July 2006, 07:58 PM

Kino,

FYI - Nickel is German silver with a little copper in it.

nechesh · 1st July 2006, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Kino,

FYI - Nickel is German silver with a little copper in it.

I sorry Jose, but isn't nickel an element onto itself?

Battara · 4th July 2006, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kino

I just came back from the Jeweler, he tested it and confirmed that it is Nickle with some silver content (German Silver).

I just re-read this. Nechesh and Justin are right, there isn't any silver in "German silver" which is nickel/copper. If there is indeed the presence of silver and the presence of copper (somthing of which I assume in the testing) then KIno has a point - it could very well be a low grade silver alloy, say 65-75% silver and the rest copper. Coin silver is 80% silver and would not turn up much of the copper in silver testing as it would in white brass. This makes some sense in parts where I see brown patina.

Gavin Nugent · 12th September 2023, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dajak

Hi what a nice piece some thimes you see this type off hilt on krissen from Borneo bandjarmasssin hilts with stones

Although Ben is no longer with us on the forum journey, I believe this is what he was referring to.

kronckew · 14th September 2023, 07:24 PM

Silver turns black quickly in sulphur compounds . Egg yolk contains sulphur. A drop of egg yolk on the ganga will turn it black VERY quickly, depending on the silver content. Mine did.

29th June 2006, 09:19 PM	#4
ibeam Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 134	Nice Kris As per Kino's request. Pics of the brass gangya. Attached Images

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kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	Silver turns black quickly in sulphur compounds . Egg yolk contains sulphur. A drop of egg yolk on the ganga will turn it black VERY quickly, depending on the silver content. Mine did. Attached Images

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29th June 2006, 01:56 AM	#1
mmontoro Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 91	Nice lines to the blade. The pommel end of the hilt reminds me somewhat of the bowed head on Jawa demam keris hilts.

29th June 2006, 12:49 PM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	wow, nice blade, kino! that shows one hell of a contrast.

29th June 2006, 01:11 PM	#3
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	Hi what a nice piece some thimes you see this type off hilt on krissen from Borneo bandjarmasssin hilts with stones

1st July 2006, 12:29 AM	#5
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,020	I just came back from the Jeweler, he tested it and confirmed that it is Nickle with some silver content (German Silver). Ibeam, thanks for posting a photo of your Kris. Thank you all for your thoughts and kind comments. Have a safe 4th all. Come back with all your fingers and toes.

1st July 2006, 07:58 PM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Kino, FYI - Nickel is German silver with a little copper in it.