100th published album

[LabanTayo]

Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

A fabulous kris for your 100th example of a superb collection!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Michael,

I am very pleased to see a collector of your stature focussing on these magnificent swords.

I am coordinating a group of collectors compiling information and pieces for a book about Moro swords and weapons that I may edit, photograph and publish.

One of our several focus points is the blade of the sword. Kinds of laminations, temper lines, talismanic designs and form of blade.

We would also want to bring in the history, art, culture, anthropology, political structure, languages and religion(s) -- as I do not think that a study of the weapons would be appropriate without these background factors.

This would be a collaborative effort with several established collectors who have expressed an interest in such a project from a standpoint of writing articles and contributing examples.

Though we are still very much in a preliminary stage, I would welcome your input. I greatly respect your knowledge and research abilities both to find and compile information as well as collecting incredible examples of these weapons.

I will explain more in private email.

Any other collectors are also welcome! PM me.

Warmest regards,
Bill Marsh

naga basuraki,

from your vast experience and knowledge, what can you tell me about this kris?
age, provenence, any other special features.

[BSMStar]

Where are you guys getting these magnificent Kris??????

After seeing these, my wife thought I was going through the change (what hot flashes)!

LabanTayo... that looks like an extremely old Kris...
maybe someday I will be lucky

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by LabanTayo

naga basuraki,

from your vast experience and knowledge, what can you tell me about this kris?
age, provenence, any other special features.

Hi Shelly,

Suggest that you make a new post. We need to keep this thread focussed on VVV beautiful kris.

I will be happy to give you my limited opinion. You may know that I have been collecting this kind of kris less than a year.

You are very kind in your compliments, and coming from a collector of your stature, this is high praise, but I have neither vast experience, nor knowledge of kris.

My vast experience and knowledge, such as it is, is in investment real estate.

I can certainly give you better answers in this arena, but I do know a little about your piece. Suggest that you make a new post and lets continue this discussion there.

My very warmest regards,

Bill

[LabanTayo]

maybe the Moderators can start the thread for me.
i am very interested to read what you have to say about my kris.

thanks,

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by LabanTayo

maybe the Moderators can start the thread for me.
i am very interested to read what you have to say about my kris.

thanks,

Thank you again. I will wait and see if "the Moderators can start a thread" for you.

But really think that we should keep this thread focussed on VVV. I am sure that you understand.

[LabanTayo]

Totally understand.
BTW, Nice kris Michael.

[VVV]

Thanks Shelley,

I like yours too. Seems to have at least one V...

Michael

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by LabanTayo

maybe the Moderators can start the thread for me.
i am very interested to read what you have to say about my kris.

thanks,

If you really want to discuss your Kris, Shelley, feel free to start a new thread yourself. You don't need a mod's assistance to do so.

[LabanTayo]

Originally Posted by Andrew

If you really want to discuss your Kris, Shelley, feel free to start a new thread yourself. You don't need a mod's assistance to do so.

andrew,
no need to start a new thread. bill has graciously answered my question via email.

[Ferguson]

Incredibly beautiful.
Steve

[Lew]

Originally Posted by Ferguson

Incredibly beautiful.
Steve

It's an OK kris (Just kidding) Interesting I have only seen the twisted core on Chinese dao swords and some Moro kris do you think there is a connection between the two? Could this kris have been made my a Chinese smith or a Moro smith that might have picked up the technique from China?

Congrats,

Lew