Drumstick Kris

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Spunjer

not too keen about the black magic behind twistcores..

Can we talk about this black magic perhaps ?

[David]

Originally Posted by Rick

Can we talk about this black magic perhaps ?

Yeah, never heard the twisted core connection….anybody?

[Spunjer]

oops, sorry guys ... it was just a figure of speech. what i meant was i don't have a clue on the science on how twistcores were made.

What I am talking about is 2 rows of twistcore, one on either side of the plain middle ridge

ok, that makes a lot of sense. i keep thinking it was a singular twistcore rod and somehow the ridge was purposely formed in the middle during the smelting process. on what i've seen on other twistcores, the middle part of the blade is flat...

[kino]

Good score on a nice kris with an unusual pommel. It seems to be in great condition with the wrapping intact.
Spunjer, I was in your neck of the barangay a few weeks ago. I didn't see anything to bring home. You must've cornered the Moro sword market there.
Congrats.

[Spunjer]

ho brah, thanks, eh?
yeah, the wrapping is pretty solid. i thought it was re-wrapped at first; not until i took some photos with high megapixel did i noticed it's most likely original. blade's pretty secure to the handle as well...

You must've cornered the Moro sword market there.

lol, not hardly. just don't have too many rivals

[jwkiernan]

Beautiful kris Ron! Thanks for sharing! A piece I need to add to my collection one day...the elusive twist core...great piece! Congrats!

All my best,

John

[Sajen]

Hello Ron,

can only repeat what John have written before. Is it possible that the edges are regrind from a former owner?

Regards,

Detlef

[Ferguson]

That's a stunning piece. Congratulations!
Steve