twist core kris for comment

Pinoy Blade Hunter · 28th February 2018, 07:26 AM

Hello,

i now have my very own twist core kris! hurray! hahaha

I saw it sitting in a antiques shop, all rusty, what interested me was the carving near the gangya (i dont know what it's called). it is deep, clear and precise. it also has some battle scars on the edges, like it has been to war edge to edge combat.

the handle is coming off, the scabbard does not fit. i think the ferule is silver.

can you guys please tell me more about this blade?

i tried to clean in with: wd40, then sanded 1000, then soaked quickly in vinegar to check if it was indeed twist core. and i was pleasantly surprised that it was!

i am cleaning it now, soaking in vinegar, then wipe with wd40 then sand 800,1000. there are lots more to be done, i know.

mariusgmioc · 28th February 2018, 09:52 AM

Beautiful blade, although I guess it is quite recent.

Spunjer · 28th February 2018, 11:05 AM

wow, congrats! those are the best, the ones that gets you by surprise.
on the contrary, mariusgmioc, this piece looks old

Gustav · 28th February 2018, 11:36 AM

And a rare one too, with four twisted bars.

Pinoy Blade Hunter · 28th February 2018, 11:45 AM

after some more sanding _800-1000-1200-1500-1500, vinegar soak for 1 hour

F. de Luzon · 28th February 2018, 12:24 PM

That's a wonderful blade, PBH. Congrats!

Fernando

28th February 2018, 07:26 AM	#1
Pinoy Blade Hunter Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 62	twist core kris for comment Hello, i now have my very own twist core kris! hurray! hahaha I saw it sitting in a antiques shop, all rusty, what interested me was the carving near the gangya (i dont know what it's called). it is deep, clear and precise. it also has some battle scars on the edges, like it has been to war edge to edge combat. the handle is coming off, the scabbard does not fit. i think the ferule is silver. can you guys please tell me more about this blade? i tried to clean in with: wd40, then sanded 1000, then soaked quickly in vinegar to check if it was indeed twist core. and i was pleasantly surprised that it was! i am cleaning it now, soaking in vinegar, then wipe with wd40 then sand 800,1000. there are lots more to be done, i know. Attached Images

28th February 2018, 11:45 AM	#5
Pinoy Blade Hunter Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 62	after some more sanding _800-1000-1200-1500-1500, vinegar soak for 1 hour Attached Images

28th February 2018, 09:52 AM	#2
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,870	Beautiful blade, although I guess it is quite recent.

28th February 2018, 11:05 AM	#3
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	wow, congrats! those are the best, the ones that gets you by surprise. on the contrary, mariusgmioc, this piece looks old

28th February 2018, 11:36 AM	#4
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,196	And a rare one too, with four twisted bars.

28th February 2018, 12:24 PM	#6
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	That's a wonderful blade, PBH. Congrats! Fernando