Drumstick Kris

David · 23rd November 2013, 10:06 PM

Nice puppy!!! But i am missing the "drumstick" reference.

Spunjer · 23rd November 2013, 10:36 PM

the first thing that came to my mind when i saw the pommel was the drumstick ice cream cone for some reason

jose, you mentioned double twistcore: does that mean there were two twistcore rods on the center (perhaps sandwiching a non twistcore piece to produce the ridge???

???) not too keen about the black magic behind twistcores..

Battara · 24th November 2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

jose, you mentioned double twistcore: does that mean there were two twistcore rods on the center (perhaps sandwiching a non twistcore piece to produce the ridge???

???) not too keen about the black magic behind twistcores..

What I am talking about is 2 rows of twistcore, one on either side of the plain middle ridge.

Now if you want black magic, I used to know some people who...........

Rick · 24th November 2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

not too keen about the black magic behind twistcores..

Can we talk about this black magic perhaps ?

David · 24th November 2013, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Can we talk about this black magic perhaps ?

Yeah, never heard the twisted core connection….anybody?

Spunjer · 24th November 2013, 01:00 AM

oops, sorry guys

... it was just a figure of speech. what i meant was i don't have a clue on the science on how twistcores were made.

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What I am talking about is 2 rows of twistcore, one on either side of the plain middle ridge

ok, that makes a lot of sense. i keep thinking it was a singular twistcore rod and somehow the ridge was purposely formed in the middle during the smelting process. on what i've seen on other twistcores, the middle part of the blade is flat...

kino · 24th November 2013, 01:00 AM

Good score on a nice kris with an unusual pommel. It seems to be in great condition with the wrapping intact.
Spunjer, I was in your neck of the barangay a few weeks ago. I didn't see anything to bring home. You must've cornered the Moro sword market there.
Congrats.

Spunjer · 24th November 2013, 05:27 AM

ho brah, thanks, eh?
yeah, the wrapping is pretty solid. i thought it was re-wrapped at first; not until i took some photos with high megapixel did i noticed it's most likely original. blade's pretty secure to the handle as well...

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You must've cornered the Moro sword market there.

lol, not hardly. just don't have too many rivals

jwkiernan · 24th November 2013, 06:08 AM

Beautiful kris Ron! Thanks for sharing! A piece I need to add to my collection one day...the elusive twist core...great piece! Congrats!

All my best,

John

23rd November 2013, 10:06 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Nice puppy!!! But i am missing the "drumstick" reference.

23rd November 2013, 10:36 PM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	the first thing that came to my mind when i saw the pommel was the drumstick ice cream cone for some reason jose, you mentioned double twistcore: does that mean there were two twistcore rods on the center (perhaps sandwiching a non twistcore piece to produce the ridge??? ???) not too keen about the black magic behind twistcores..

24th November 2013, 01:00 AM	#7
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,020	Good score on a nice kris with an unusual pommel. It seems to be in great condition with the wrapping intact. Spunjer, I was in your neck of the barangay a few weeks ago. I didn't see anything to bring home. You must've cornered the Moro sword market there. Congrats.

24th November 2013, 06:08 AM	#9
jwkiernan Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37	Beautiful kris Ron! Thanks for sharing! A piece I need to add to my collection one day...the elusive twist core...great piece! Congrats! All my best, John