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Bill M · 25th September 2006, 01:32 PM

An eBay purchase. Seller says he found this in his attic when renovating a house that was built in the 1800s.

When I got it, the blade had a heavy coat of yellowish shellac, the handle was loose and the grip windings had come apart. I temporarily taped the winding so they would not further come apart.

I was of a very mixed mind, and still am, about how much cleaning I should do. It seems original, so should I leave it at that -- untouched?

However, I have begun and taken it as far as I currently feel like going.

I like the inlay and it is some of the best I have seen on a Moro blade. I am getting it tested to see if it is a gold alloy. As I clean away the shellac residue, the more it looks like gold.

The handle is more plain than a sword like this should have, but I think it is original.

Your comments appreciated.

25th September 2006, 01:32 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Inlaid Moro Kris An eBay purchase. Seller says he found this in his attic when renovating a house that was built in the 1800s. When I got it, the blade had a heavy coat of yellowish shellac, the handle was loose and the grip windings had come apart. I temporarily taped the winding so they would not further come apart. I was of a very mixed mind, and still am, about how much cleaning I should do. It seems original, so should I leave it at that -- untouched? However, I have begun and taken it as far as I currently feel like going. I like the inlay and it is some of the best I have seen on a Moro blade. I am getting it tested to see if it is a gold alloy. As I clean away the shellac residue, the more it looks like gold. The handle is more plain than a sword like this should have, but I think it is original. Your comments appreciated. Attached Images Last edited by Bill Marsh; 25th September 2006 at 02:00 PM. Reason: spelling