F. de Luzon's Moro Kris Collection

Sajen · 4th March 2017, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Aslan Paladin

IMHO it looks fine the way it is. Changing the hilt is not needed as this would tamper with the sword's history and could even probably negatively affect the sword's balance if not done properly. Besides it looks like a kris meant for battle, with a hilt exactly meant for business so there is no need to dress it up with a different hilt.

Exactly my thoughts!

Battara · 4th March 2017, 09:45 PM

I have to agree - leaving it alone might be best.

Rick · 4th March 2017, 09:46 PM

I agree with the above sentiments.
That sword is a splendid example just as it is!

Ian · 4th March 2017, 10:22 PM

Agree with all opinions so far. This is a fine old warrior with an authentic hilt.

Robert · 4th March 2017, 10:58 PM

Please leave the hilt on this piece as is. If it were extremely damaged or was something non traditional put on it by a U.S. serviceman or tourist after bringing it home I would agree that changing it to a more traditional hilt would be something to consider, but that is not the case with this. I totally agree that by replacing the hilt you would be taking away an important part of this swords history.

Best,
Robert

F. de Luzon · 10th March 2017, 12:55 PM

Thank you all for your advice. I will leave the hilt as it is. I agree that this would be the wiser decision.

Kind regards to you all,

F. de Luzon

David · 10th March 2017, 04:45 PM

Well, i guess you don't need one more fellow collector to say please don't change anything on this kris. I frankly don't understand collecting these items from history if the end goal it not to preserve that history, but to create some idealized alternative version of what the original piece we collected actually is. I am glad you have decide to listen to the part of you that just says "No".

Battara · 10th March 2017, 05:16 PM

I agree David. If it were missing pieces, that would be a different story.......

4th March 2017, 09:45 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	I have to agree - leaving it alone might be best.

4th March 2017, 09:46 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,348	I agree with the above sentiments. That sword is a splendid example just as it is!

4th March 2017, 10:22 PM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,454	Agree with all opinions so far. This is a fine old warrior with an authentic hilt.

4th March 2017, 10:58 PM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Please leave the hilt on this piece as is. If it were extremely damaged or was something non traditional put on it by a U.S. serviceman or tourist after bringing it home I would agree that changing it to a more traditional hilt would be something to consider, but that is not the case with this. I totally agree that by replacing the hilt you would be taking away an important part of this swords history. Best, Robert

10th March 2017, 12:55 PM	#6
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	Thank you all for your advice. I will leave the hilt as it is. I agree that this would be the wiser decision. Kind regards to you all, F. de Luzon

10th March 2017, 04:45 PM	#7
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,230	Well, i guess you don't need one more fellow collector to say please don't change anything on this kris. I frankly don't understand collecting these items from history if the end goal it not to preserve that history, but to create some idealized alternative version of what the original piece we collected actually is. I am glad you have decide to listen to the part of you that just says "No".

10th March 2017, 05:16 PM	#8
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	I agree David. If it were missing pieces, that would be a different story.......