Moro Kris

Ian · 7th September 2006, 10:25 PM

Given recent prices for ivory-hilted kris this one was a relative steal.

More in keeping with how these swords were valued a year or two ago. Maybe the mislabeling of this piece and the current depressed market in swords kept it from going higher.

Like rhysmichael I had a small flutter on this one but did not come close. I did pick up its companion from the same dealer:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&item=150028410870

I think mine has some age although it needs a little care and attention. The small punto and the style of scabbard struck me as perhaps Yakan in origin -- any thoughts?

Ian .

Battara · 8th September 2006, 07:45 PM

Yeah I did see them both. Just not interested (actually don't have the money

).

The first kris seems to be of a more recent time with possible exception of blade and wranga.

The second I will have to do some digging (not with the kris though

).

Spunjer · 8th September 2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Yeah I did see them both. Just not interested (actually don't have the money ).

The first kris seems to be of a more recent time with possible exception of blade and wranga.

agree with battara. appears to be like one of those ermita special, lol, only this was from the 40's, even 50's...

7th September 2006, 10:25 PM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,453	Given recent prices for ivory-hilted kris this one was a relative steal. More in keeping with how these swords were valued a year or two ago. Maybe the mislabeling of this piece and the current depressed market in swords kept it from going higher. Like rhysmichael I had a small flutter on this one but did not come close. I did pick up its companion from the same dealer: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&item=150028410870 I think mine has some age although it needs a little care and attention. The small punto and the style of scabbard struck me as perhaps Yakan in origin -- any thoughts? Ian . Last edited by Ian; 8th September 2006 at 09:30 PM.

8th September 2006, 07:45 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,308	Yeah I did see them both. Just not interested (actually don't have the money ). The first kris seems to be of a more recent time with possible exception of blade and wranga. The second I will have to do some digging (not with the kris though ).