Twist Core "18th Century" Moro Kris/Kalis

[Spunjer]

very nice twistcore, Fernando! it appears that your collection is growing quite bit!
i love these type of twistcore: very subtle as oppose to the topographic type. i always wonder if this is indicative of the age. or perhaps it's just a particular style a panday preferred at that time. it's hard to say.
i have an archaic kris that was discussed before. it's not twistcore, but i believe it's an indicative of an older kris:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=15955

[Battara]

I agree with Spunger. I usually see this type of "feathered" twist core indicative of earlier kris. The technique seems to have been lost by the time of the early 20th century.

Also I would be cautious about the angle of the end of the ganga - I have seen older forms with that type of ganga before.

In any case, I too love this type of twist core and it will probably pop out after a good etch. Please post after etching pictures.

[Sajen]

Hello Fernando,

very nice piece! Like the others I would like to see pictures when you have etched the blade!

Regards,
Detlef

[F. de Luzon]

Hello Spunjer, Battara and Detlef!

Thank you for your remarks! I will post pictures as soon as possible.

Kind regards,

Fernando

[sakimori]

Great kris and great photos!Makes me want use it as wallpaper.

[Battara]

Wouldn't that wall paper be bumpy?

[F. de Luzon]

Originally Posted by sakimori

Great kris and great photos!Makes me want use it as wallpaper.

Thanks for appreciating the kris and my photography skills Sakimori!

[F. de Luzon]

Presenting the blade after etching.