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10th October 2010, 06:13 PM
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I have seen clamps like this on several Moro kris. Not unheard of.
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10th October 2010, 07:29 PM
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When the clamp is placed this way the strap that holds it usually runs up inside the handle, snug to the tang .
I've seen this before also . |
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10th October 2010, 07:50 PM
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Hello Jose and Rick,
Yes, I've also seen weird clamp positions but in situations like this I often wasn't convinced that this really was the original configuration rather than a later replacement or, at best, field repair. Could you please share pics of examples? Regards, Kai |
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10th October 2010, 07:55 PM
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Congrats, Henk - certainly an interesting Moro kris!
How long is the blade? Could you please post a pic of the gangya area taken from directly above? Have you tested the parts for being true silver? (There seems to be some variation in color and while the twisted wire does look like it could well be silver, I'm less convinced regarding the engraved rings, for example...) Regards, Kai Last edited by kai; 10th October 2010 at 08:26 PM. Reason: correcting addressee |
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10th October 2010, 08:12 PM
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the congrats have to be addressed to Henk!  Best, Detlef |
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10th October 2010, 08:23 PM
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Sorry, Henk!
Thanks, Detlef! Yes, you've already had your share of luck...
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10th October 2010, 09:02 PM
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Hello Kai,
No problem at all. The length of the blade is 54 cm or 21,25 inch without the hilt. About the silver parts, i used a jewelers silvercleaning cloth for a quick polish. I didn't clean it properly yet. That is why you see some colordifferences, wich is also due to the flashlight. I will post a picture of the gangya area as you asked me later this week. Regards, Henk |
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15th October 2010, 08:29 PM
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Kai,
It took some time, but here they are. I hope this is what you mean. |
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15th October 2010, 08:53 PM
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In fact this method of clamp mounting points toward a re-hilting IMO . Rather than pictures, just take my word on it . Rick |
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