New Moro kris

Sajen · 19th November 2010, 12:57 AM

Hello Kai,

thank you for your usual informed comment. The length is 57 cm (22.4 inch). I am not sure that the crest got broken off formerly, I think I have seen this form before but I may be wrong.
The blade wasn't clean down from the hilt at the gangya area but it was done this evening and I have etched the blade. The reaction was very fast and you can see the result by the attached images.
In the moment I am afraid to open the hilt because I am not used with this technic, maybe later when I am trained by this.

Please let all know me what you think about the result, was the etch to strong?

Battara · 19th November 2010, 03:11 AM

Interesting and subtle laminations...........

Sajen · 19th November 2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Interesting and subtle laminations...........

I am very surprised by the very fast reaction and strong contrast since I have had by my other kris blades no reaction or a very low contrast.
What do think about the pommel? Is it recarved or original like this?

Best regards,

Detlef

Battara · 19th November 2010, 07:27 PM

Hard to say for sure, would need to see details of the back end of the pommel.

Sajen · 19th November 2010, 08:35 PM

Here some close-up's to get a imagination of the pommel's shape. Hope it helps.

David · 19th November 2010, 08:48 PM

It looks to me that it might have been recarved after a breakage. I know the type of kakatua you are referring to that has a similar profile that seem to have popped up in early 20th pieces, but i don't think this is one of them.

Sajen · 19th November 2010, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

It looks to me that it might have been recarved after a breakage. I know the type of kakatua you are referring to that has a similar profile that seem to have popped up in early 20th pieces, but i don't think this is one of them.

Yes David, I think we have the same type of kakatua in mind. Here is a example I found by Oriental-Arms.

19th November 2010, 12:57 AM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,409	Hello Kai, thank you for your usual informed comment. The length is 57 cm (22.4 inch). I am not sure that the crest got broken off formerly, I think I have seen this form before but I may be wrong. The blade wasn't clean down from the hilt at the gangya area but it was done this evening and I have etched the blade. The reaction was very fast and you can see the result by the attached images. In the moment I am afraid to open the hilt because I am not used with this technic, maybe later when I am trained by this. Please let all know me what you think about the result, was the etch to strong? Attached Images

19th November 2010, 08:35 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,409	Here some close-up's to get a imagination of the pommel's shape. Hope it helps. Attached Images

19th November 2010, 03:11 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Interesting and subtle laminations...........

19th November 2010, 07:27 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Hard to say for sure, would need to see details of the back end of the pommel.

19th November 2010, 08:48 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	It looks to me that it might have been recarved after a breakage. I know the type of kakatua you are referring to that has a similar profile that seem to have popped up in early 20th pieces, but i don't think this is one of them.