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 welcome here, and don't be worry, one day, we have been all of us new, in our discipline   now you started, it's the beginning of a long sickness    welcome among us à + Dom  | 
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			Hello Leonard, 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Without committing to the impossible-to-find and prohibitively expensive study published on Moro weaponry, you might find Swish of the Kris to be an enjoyable read that would impart a deeper appreciation for the warrior culture of the Moro.   Welcome to the forum...Cheers, Chris  | 
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			I agree with Battara definately a mid to late 1940s kris. Below was a small kris that was in my collection some years ago which was brought back at the end of WW2. It exhibits the same style and workmanship as the big one you have.
		 
		
		
		
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			Swish of the Kris used to be available to read online; I see that it has now been reprinted . 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Anyway, lots of good stuff in the archives here .  
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   http://www.russbo.com/files/book/KRIS.pdf You might also want to seek out a copy of Moro Sword by Robert Cato, but a copy of this out of print book usually does not sell for less than $100 and sometimes more.  | 
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			I offer many thanks to all of you for your willingness to share your knowledge, and showing me the paths to begin my journey. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	respecfully, Leonard  | 
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