Moro kris: Information/Comments welcome!

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Maurice

The strange thing here is that the pin in my crest is from ivory also.
That would never be strong enough to hold different pieces together..

Maurice

Hi Maurice,

this is maybe the reason why it break again!?

Regards,

Detlef

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by Battara

Maurice, I think an ivory "nail" would be able to hold small things together, in this case, a small crest to the pommel.

Yes, but I would have preferred a brass "nail", cause I could imagine that this ivory "nail" breaks off much easier as a brass one!

Maurice

[Maurice]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi Maurice,

this is maybe the reason why it break again!?

Regards,

Detlef

well Detlef you are probably right.
But I don't mind because it is an old break and also has the same patination as the rest of the pommel.

Maurice