Robotic Kris

[David]

Originally Posted by mross

Any chance that silver plate has a section that goes under the ganja? If so it could be like a clamp to help hold the other section in place.

I think that if you look closely at the close-up, it clearly does not.

[mross]

Originally Posted by David

I think that if you look closely at the close-up, it clearly does not.

Well I looked at the close up real closely and could not be certain if it was metal over top or just accumulated dirt and such, which is way I asked. Why does a question to be certain bother you so much?

[David]

Originally Posted by mross

Well I looked at the close up real closely and could not be certain if it was metal over top or just accumulated dirt and such, which is way I asked. Why does a question to be certain bother you so much?

I am not sure in what way, shape or form you felt that your question bothered me....in any way, lest of all "so much". I responded because after i looked at the close-up (5th photo i think) it appeared obvious to me. If it's not to you that is OK and i don't believe i made any statements to the contrary. Even ended my statement with a shrug. Not sure what you are looking for here.

[Rick]

A question for Ron:
Do the fullers both run right off the tip ?
If that is the case then I would wonder if the blade has been shortened or reshaped, or even incorporated from a non-Moro blade .

[Spunjer]

Originally Posted by Rick

A question for Ron:
Do the fullers both run right off the tip ?
If that is the case then I would wonder if the blade has been shortened or reshaped, or even incorporated from a non-Moro blade

yes, it does, rick. good point on incorporating a non-moro. the over all shape does throw me off, lol..

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Spunjer

yes, it does, rick. good point on incorporating a non-moro. the over all shape does throw me off, lol..

I just can't figure out what (if it is a foreign blade added here) that sword would have originally been ...

Fun mystery we've got here .

[Spunjer]

hehe, love these kinda blades. it bucks the system. here's the close up of the tip. is that wootz? (wishing). btw, i haven't really cleaned the blade yet, just the usual preliminary surface grime removal. will try to etch this when i get some free time...