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Bill M 14th October 2006 12:37 PM

Moro Kris half wave/half straight.
 
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There are three basic blade configuration for Moro sword. These can correspond to the mythical Nagas. A kind of serpent or legless dragon. The Naga appear in many cultures from India, Indonesia and Philipine Islands.

The fully waved blade is a Naga moving. The half-waved/half straight blade (pictured) is a Naga in transition. Either going to sleep or waking up. The straight waved blade is a Naga asleep.

Straight blades were generally designed for fighting, as they were easier to wield in battle though all three configurations were carried.

The single fuller inlaid blade pictured is very difficult to photograph as it has been polished to a very shiny finish. I would be tempted to stain it, but do not want to change its appearance as a published piece.

The grenning is quite long, but seems ot fit in the overall balance of the sword.

Any comments would be appreciated.

Flavio 14th October 2006 12:43 PM

Hey Bill, seems to me that you have too much of these toys!!!!! Please send me some of theme :D :D :D A TRUE BEAUTY, congrats !!!!!!

Bill M 14th October 2006 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Flavio
Hey Bill, seems to me that you have too much of these toys!!!!! Please send me some of theme :D :D :D A TRUE BEAUTY, congrats !!!!!!

Thank you for the compliment Flavio!

I love these Kris!

Flavio 14th October 2006 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

I love these Kris!


Oh Bill, i can understand!!!!

Bill M 15th October 2006 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Flavio
Oh Bill, i can understand!!!!

Flavio,

Are you enjoying the Moro kris I sent you? I sure like the dagger I got from you!

Best regards,
Bill

Flavio 15th October 2006 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh
Flavio,

Are you enjoying the Moro kris I sent you? I sure like the dagger I got from you!

Best regards,
Bill


Hi Bill,sure i like it!! It was my first moro and i will love it forever!!! Thank you very much :)

Kind regards
Flavio

Battara 16th October 2006 11:52 PM

Very nice Bill. Thanks for the photos. Looks like the inlay (some missing) is made of brass. Old puppy.


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