Unknown sword

mmontoro · 18th April 2006, 06:12 PM

Hi Ernesto,

I think Ibeam may have meant that for those with an interest in Moro weapons, that piece was an outstanding example that many of us were watching. Welcome to the forum!

Manny

ernesto.e · 18th April 2006, 06:16 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome my friends.

Mark · 18th April 2006, 06:58 PM

Welcome, Ernesto. I guess the answer to your question is that it is an outstanding example of its type. I am not hearing that the price went "too high," so that says something about its value I'd say.

ernesto.e · 18th April 2006, 07:21 PM

Hi Mark,

Excuse my ignorance,but are this swords/kris mass produced, I mean this particular one? if not much to ask, or any previous threads.

I hope the owner wouldnt' mind sharing a close up pictures of the handle
or does any one have similar copy to share.

Thank you,
Ernesto

Rick · 18th April 2006, 08:18 PM

Sorry nechesh ..........

Ernesto , this is an earlier kris than the one shown in the ebay auction .

No , these swords were not mass produced ; each one is an individual work of art ; no two are exactly the same and they were produced by hand in very primitive forges compared to European shops .

A forum search using the word kris will provide further information.

nechesh · 18th April 2006, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

Sorry nechesh ..........

Why, i oughta.....#!!*@%#!!!

nechesh · 18th April 2006, 11:59 PM

Hey Manny, i see you had a go at it.

Ernesto, this is a beautiful example of Moro sword smithing which i'll bet any of the Moro collectors here would have loved to get his hands on. I think the price was probably about right, we just don't all have that kinda cash lying around.

18th April 2006, 06:12 PM	#1
mmontoro Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 91	Bienvenidos Ernesto Hi Ernesto, I think Ibeam may have meant that for those with an interest in Moro weapons, that piece was an outstanding example that many of us were watching. Welcome to the forum! Manny

18th April 2006, 08:18 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Sorry nechesh .......... Ernesto , this is an earlier kris than the one shown in the ebay auction . No , these swords were not mass produced ; each one is an individual work of art ; no two are exactly the same and they were produced by hand in very primitive forges compared to European shops . A forum search using the word kris will provide further information. Attached Images

18th April 2006, 06:16 PM	#2
ernesto.e Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10	Thank you for the warm welcome my friends.

18th April 2006, 06:58 PM	#3
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Welcome, Ernesto. I guess the answer to your question is that it is an outstanding example of its type. I am not hearing that the price went "too high," so that says something about its value I'd say.

18th April 2006, 07:21 PM	#4
ernesto.e Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10	Hi Mark, Excuse my ignorance,but are this swords/kris mass produced, I mean this particular one? if not much to ask, or any previous threads. I hope the owner wouldnt' mind sharing a close up pictures of the handle or does any one have similar copy to share. Thank you, Ernesto

18th April 2006, 11:59 PM	#7
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Hey Manny, i see you had a go at it. Ernesto, this is a beautiful example of Moro sword smithing which i'll bet any of the Moro collectors here would have loved to get his hands on. I think the price was probably about right, we just don't all have that kinda cash lying around.