Comments on the blade of this Moro Kris?

Bill · 3rd June 2005, 11:21 PM

Thanks for the additional pics. The scabbard does look old & a Sulu look to it. Is the extended piece of the hilt new?, it looks like there is a hole in it for a wooden dowel or screw. The pattern looks genuine, but how was it etched so deeply. seems that something was left on it for days or even weeks to go so deep.

VVV · 3rd June 2005, 11:30 PM

Bill,

The grain on the reglued part of the hilt matches the other.
It looks like it just broke off.
The hole is more like a small dent. Similar to where small stones could be attached.

Thanks,

Michael

3rd June 2005, 11:21 PM	#1
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	Thanks for the additional pics. The scabbard does look old & a Sulu look to it. Is the extended piece of the hilt new?, it looks like there is a hole in it for a wooden dowel or screw. The pattern looks genuine, but how was it etched so deeply. seems that something was left on it for days or even weeks to go so deep.

3rd June 2005, 11:30 PM	#2
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Bill, The grain on the reglued part of the hilt matches the other. It looks like it just broke off. The hole is more like a small dent. Similar to where small stones could be attached. Thanks, Michael