A Strange Moro Twistcore Blade

Rick · 3rd July 2017, 03:24 PM

I acquired one of these krisses some years ago; albeit without the apparent tang repair. I have searched for the post without success; it could have been a brother to Charles' blade.
I have trouble understanding why a tang on a sword like this could break accidentally being something obviously created by a very talented smith.

Possibly the damage was done by Colonial forces with an eye toward rendering it useless; but why not just confiscate the weapon instead.

Sajen · 3rd July 2017, 05:31 PM

Hello Charles,

very nice catch! Congrats!!

I think that we see a tang repair here, have a look to this old thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=moro+kris
This kris is now in my possession. Regarding the fuller I direct remember this one wich was recently sold by ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Kniv...p2047675.l2557
Also the pommel is very similar to yours.

Best regards,
Detlef

3rd July 2017, 03:24 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	I acquired one of these krisses some years ago; albeit without the apparent tang repair. I have searched for the post without success; it could have been a brother to Charles' blade. I have trouble understanding why a tang on a sword like this could break accidentally being something obviously created by a very talented smith. Possibly the damage was done by Colonial forces with an eye toward rendering it useless; but why not just confiscate the weapon instead.

3rd July 2017, 05:31 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Hello Charles, very nice catch! Congrats!! I think that we see a tang repair here, have a look to this old thread: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=moro+kris This kris is now in my possession. Regarding the fuller I direct remember this one wich was recently sold by ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Kniv...p2047675.l2557 Also the pommel is very similar to yours. Best regards, Detlef