Unknown sword

ernesto.e · 18th April 2006, 05:16 PM

Thank you for the warm welcome my friends.

Mark · 18th April 2006, 05:58 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, 06:21 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, 07:18 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, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

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

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

nechesh · 18th April 2006, 10:59 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.

panday · 19th April 2006, 01:50 AM

I welcome you Ernesto, and per your request, here are a few photos of the Datu Kris.

18th April 2006, 07:18 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	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

19th April 2006, 01:50 AM	#7
panday Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 50	I welcome you Ernesto, and per your request, here are a few photos of the Datu Kris. Attached Images

18th April 2006, 05:16 PM	#1
ernesto.e Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10	Thank you for the warm welcome my friends.

18th April 2006, 05:58 PM	#2
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, 06:21 PM	#3
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, 10:59 PM	#6
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.