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Hello members,
yesterday I bought by a online auction ![]() http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...=STRK:MEWNX:IT Unfortunately I am able to copy the pictures but my pc don't have a program to open this files so I don't know if I can attach pictures. When I look inside Cato at page 72 blades like this described as 18th Century kris. I want to ask the more knowledge members if I am correct by this. And I am wonder how the missing sheath tip will look like. My guess is that it have been like the one from Maurice: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=moro The blade byself show nearly features of indonesian blades, is it's origin maybe the north of Kalimantan? I think that the handle pommel have been a small kakatua, what do you think? All comments are very welcome, Detlef |
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Here you go Detlef. I resized these and brightened them up a bit.
I believe this does fit into the category we have come to know as archaic kris. Shame about the kakatau, but it looks like you got a good deal on this one. |
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![]() ![]() Yes the broken kakatua is bad and will be the big problem by the restore. ![]() |
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A nice buy and a great price. Do not dispair, time and patience will work wonders. I look forward to seeing the blade cleaned ![]() Gavin |
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Hi Detlef,
I really like these archaic blades. Great that you have one in your collection now. Congrats with your great find! Maurice |
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Thank you Gavin and Maurice. I am surprised how clean the blade, still without corrosion. Any clue how the missing tip of the scabbard have to look?
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