Another Moro or Malay Twistcore Kriss

CharlesS · 7th March 2014, 07:37 PM

I just received this back from Battara after some restoration work and it has really turned out to be a beauty. Forumite Battara built a baca-baca for the kriss to replace the one that was broken. He also relacquered the hilt wrap as it was beginning to show signs of dry rot.

The scabbard is not native to the blade, but is a good fit. The pommel is heavily patinated bone.

The twistcore is a 3-D type that ends rather dramatically about 3 in. before the end of the fullers towards the blade's tip.

Overall length: 26.5in.

Blade length: 20.5in.

Blade width at midpoint: 1.25in.

DaveS · 7th March 2014, 08:21 PM

Beautiful blade!!!!!!!!. Damn, I like these waaaay to much......Dave.

kino · 7th March 2014, 10:25 PM

That's sweet.
Prior to reading the description, I thought the pommel was wood. That patina threw me off.
I see what you mean by having a 3-D type twist. Is the blade smooth or does it have a topographical surface? The blade is on slender side at 1.25". At what age would you place on this sword?
Congrats on another fine sword.

BTW-the clamp looks great.

CharlesS · 7th March 2014, 11:08 PM

Kino,

The edges are smooth, but the twist core is topographical...that's what I meant by 3-D effect.

I think it is certainly early 19th century, perhaps earlier.

Yes, Jose did a tremendous job with the baca-baca.

Thanks for your input.

Sajen · 8th March 2014, 01:58 PM

Hello Charles,

very nice twistcore blade and beautiful bone pommel. And like usual good job from Jose!

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 11th March 2014, 01:32 AM

Thank you folks! I loved working on this one.

7th March 2014, 07:37 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Another Moro or Malay Twistcore Kriss I just received this back from Battara after some restoration work and it has really turned out to be a beauty. Forumite Battara built a baca-baca for the kriss to replace the one that was broken. He also relacquered the hilt wrap as it was beginning to show signs of dry rot. The scabbard is not native to the blade, but is a good fit. The pommel is heavily patinated bone. The twistcore is a 3-D type that ends rather dramatically about 3 in. before the end of the fullers towards the blade's tip. Overall length: 26.5in. Blade length: 20.5in. Blade width at midpoint: 1.25in. Attached Images

7th March 2014, 08:21 PM	#2
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	Beautiful blade!!!!!!!!. Damn, I like these waaaay to much......Dave.

7th March 2014, 10:25 PM	#3
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,002	That's sweet. Prior to reading the description, I thought the pommel was wood. That patina threw me off. I see what you mean by having a 3-D type twist. Is the blade smooth or does it have a topographical surface? The blade is on slender side at 1.25". At what age would you place on this sword? Congrats on another fine sword. BTW-the clamp looks great.

7th March 2014, 11:08 PM	#4
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Kino, The edges are smooth, but the twist core is topographical...that's what I meant by 3-D effect. I think it is certainly early 19th century, perhaps earlier. Yes, Jose did a tremendous job with the baca-baca. Thanks for your input.

8th March 2014, 01:58 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Hello Charles, very nice twistcore blade and beautiful bone pommel. And like usual good job from Jose! Regards, Detlef

11th March 2014, 01:32 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Thank you folks! I loved working on this one.