Moro Kris

Battara · 22nd October 2005, 04:26 AM

The Moro did in fact do twist core damascus like this, but it seems to have been at an earlier period. I have noticed that as time moves toward the 20c the ability gets lost or not of intererst anymore. Also, I would tend to go with Cato in that the earlier the period, the smaller the kris becomes.

rasdan · 22nd October 2005, 09:55 AM

Hi Mick,

The cold shut area really makes me think again and again and again (for about one month) before purchasing this keris. But then, i thought it is not really bad (not pierced through) and perhaps it turns out to be something worth keeping (i have very little experience with this type of keris). Mainly, what intrigues me is the weld pattern and reading more literature on this type of blade welding really excites me. Thanks for your explaination.

Hi Battara,

Thanks for your opinion.

I dont have any reference on Moro kris and this really limits my knowledge on this subject. I'm not sure what is the origin of the Moro kris and when it started being used. Can u please shed some light on this?

Regards,
Rasdan

Rick · 22nd October 2005, 05:29 PM

Hi Ras ,
Cato's Moro Swords is often listed on ebay by a Philippine seller at a quite reasonable price . Search under 'moro' .

Bill · 22nd October 2005, 06:31 PM

Bet there is a bookstore somewhere in Singapore that has dusty copies, dirt cheap.

rasdan · 23rd October 2005, 05:30 AM

Hmm.. thanks guys. I'll start looking for the book.

Btw, if anybody have an old kris hilt for sale that would match my piece here, can u please email me? Thanks.

22nd October 2005, 05:29 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Cato Hi Ras , Cato's Moro Swords is often listed on ebay by a Philippine seller at a quite reasonable price . Search under 'moro' .

23rd October 2005, 05:30 AM	#5
rasdan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 369	Hmm.. thanks guys. I'll start looking for the book. Btw, if anybody have an old kris hilt for sale that would match my piece here, can u please email me? Thanks. Last edited by rasdan; 23rd October 2005 at 05:47 AM.

22nd October 2005, 04:26 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	The Moro did in fact do twist core damascus like this, but it seems to have been at an earlier period. I have noticed that as time moves toward the 20c the ability gets lost or not of intererst anymore. Also, I would tend to go with Cato in that the earlier the period, the smaller the kris becomes.

22nd October 2005, 09:55 AM	#2
rasdan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 369	Hi Mick, The cold shut area really makes me think again and again and again (for about one month) before purchasing this keris. But then, i thought it is not really bad (not pierced through) and perhaps it turns out to be something worth keeping (i have very little experience with this type of keris). Mainly, what intrigues me is the weld pattern and reading more literature on this type of blade welding really excites me. Thanks for your explaination. Hi Battara, Thanks for your opinion. I dont have any reference on Moro kris and this really limits my knowledge on this subject. I'm not sure what is the origin of the Moro kris and when it started being used. Can u please shed some light on this? Regards, Rasdan

22nd October 2005, 06:31 PM	#4
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	Bet there is a bookstore somewhere in Singapore that has dusty copies, dirt cheap.