Moro Kris

Battara · 9th February 2011, 11:36 PM

Thank you Rick. It took some careful hammering and anvil work.

It was a pleasure to work on this piece. The baka-bakas were fun to do too.

Nagawarrior · 10th February 2011, 03:18 AM

Here's a few more pics Rick, since you insist.

Jose even repaired the little sliver of wood missing at the top fo the scabbard. The glue line isn't noticeable now. I haven't tried to polish the scabbard bands. Any suggestions? They seem so thin.

Battara · 10th February 2011, 03:25 AM

Here is the weirdness: silver you polish, bronze you don't polish. When it comes to brass, the new thing now is not to polish but keep the patina.

Folks please correct me if I am wrong.

Below is a picture of the finished kris and scabbard (no glue seam).

Rick · 10th February 2011, 03:57 PM

The nine waves are very subtle .

Battara · 11th February 2011, 05:35 PM

Very true Rick. This is a good sign of age versus the sharp pointy waves of recently made stuff.

Sajen · 12th February 2011, 03:55 PM

Very good job Jose!

What I want to know: Are the collars of the handle are from silver or they are silver plated?

And what you use to cover the wrapping of the handle?

Regards,

Detlef

Battara · 12th February 2011, 10:41 PM

Thank you Sajen!

Well (being a deep subject

) the silver on this is solid and not plated.

On the hilt wrap, it is jute or twine that has several coats of black lacquer on it (like they did traditionally).

10th February 2011, 03:18 AM	#2
Nagawarrior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Inland Empire, Southern California USA Posts: 160	Here's a few more pics Rick, since you insist. Jose even repaired the little sliver of wood missing at the top fo the scabbard. The glue line isn't noticeable now. I haven't tried to polish the scabbard bands. Any suggestions? They seem so thin. Attached Images

10th February 2011, 03:25 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Here is the weirdness: silver you polish, bronze you don't polish. When it comes to brass, the new thing now is not to polish but keep the patina. Folks please correct me if I am wrong. Below is a picture of the finished kris and scabbard (no glue seam). Attached Images

10th February 2011, 03:57 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Nice The nine waves are very subtle .

9th February 2011, 11:36 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Thank you Rick. It took some careful hammering and anvil work. It was a pleasure to work on this piece. The baka-bakas were fun to do too.

11th February 2011, 05:35 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Very true Rick. This is a good sign of age versus the sharp pointy waves of recently made stuff.

12th February 2011, 03:55 PM	#6
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Very good job Jose! What I want to know: Are the collars of the handle are from silver or they are silver plated? And what you use to cover the wrapping of the handle? Regards, Detlef

12th February 2011, 10:41 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Thank you Sajen! Well (being a deep subject ) the silver on this is solid and not plated. On the hilt wrap, it is jute or twine that has several coats of black lacquer on it (like they did traditionally).