Moro Sulu Kriss with Elongated Silver Hoof Pommel

DaveS · 13th February 2014, 07:11 PM

As Ron just said, a beautiful piece. I especially like the elongated horse-hoof pommel. I haven't ever seen one with that type of elongation. It gives the whole thing a more graceful look. I personally like a more darkened blade. I do most of mine that way even though it's not traditional. I just think the contrast between high and low carbon areas makes a blade, at least for me anyway, more visually appealing........Dave.

Battara · 14th February 2014, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveS

I personally like a more darkened blade. I do most of mine that way even though it's not traditional.

Actually Dave, this has been discussed before. I feel Moro blades were etched darker. Note this picture:

DaveS · 14th February 2014, 07:45 AM

Jose: You are right. I do remember this discussion. However I think the majority of collectors of moro stuff see blades at gun shows or knife shows that either have been polished by the owners, or they are covered in rust. I don't think most of them have any idea what they were supposed to look like when they were actually in use. In fact most people that come to the shows that we do, invariably ask, when they see a kris especially an Indo kris ask " ARE THESE BLADES MADE OF SOME KIND OF STONE"???. It usually happens two or three times during a show.........Dave.

CharlesS · 17th February 2014, 04:08 PM

I'm most grateful for your input guys!

Battara · 8th July 2014, 12:05 AM

I just finished repairing and replacing the missing silver inlay on both sides of this wonderful piece.

Enjoy.

CharlesS · 8th July 2014, 06:29 PM

Battara,

The floral panel is pretty obvious, but what do you make of that little extension towards the tip of the blade? Significance?

BTW, the work is wonderful...can't wait to get it in hand!

Sajen · 8th July 2014, 07:06 PM

Great work Jose!

I am already curious to see what you will be able to to do by my one!

Regards,
Detlef

8th July 2014, 12:05 AM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,311	I just finished repairing and replacing the missing silver inlay on both sides of this wonderful piece. Enjoy. Attached Images

13th February 2014, 07:11 PM	#1
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	As Ron just said, a beautiful piece. I especially like the elongated horse-hoof pommel. I haven't ever seen one with that type of elongation. It gives the whole thing a more graceful look. I personally like a more darkened blade. I do most of mine that way even though it's not traditional. I just think the contrast between high and low carbon areas makes a blade, at least for me anyway, more visually appealing........Dave.

14th February 2014, 07:45 AM	#3
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	Jose: You are right. I do remember this discussion. However I think the majority of collectors of moro stuff see blades at gun shows or knife shows that either have been polished by the owners, or they are covered in rust. I don't think most of them have any idea what they were supposed to look like when they were actually in use. In fact most people that come to the shows that we do, invariably ask, when they see a kris especially an Indo kris ask " ARE THESE BLADES MADE OF SOME KIND OF STONE"???. It usually happens two or three times during a show.........Dave.

17th February 2014, 04:08 PM	#4
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	I'm most grateful for your input guys!

8th July 2014, 06:29 PM	#6
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Battara, The floral panel is pretty obvious, but what do you make of that little extension towards the tip of the blade? Significance? BTW, the work is wonderful...can't wait to get it in hand!

8th July 2014, 07:06 PM	#7
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,280	Great work Jose! I am already curious to see what you will be able to to do by my one! Regards, Detlef