Another Moro Spear to Examine

CharlesS · 22nd March 2014, 06:35 PM

This spear came from the auction at the Timonium show and needed considerable clean up. The blade shows a forging method we have seen on krisses, that is, a hardened edge and a laminated center panel. In this case an etch brought out a very dramatic, almost black, edge that nicely highlights the laminated center,

I have no idea why, but of the dozen or so Moro spears with wavy blades I have seen, they generally are not particularly well mounted, with lesser or poorer quality ferrules and even rougher or unfinished hafts. This seems to be an exception, though the haft here is far from the best I have seen and appears partially rough or unfinished. It never had a butt piece.

Perhaps we can have included in this thread some other examples of Moro spears with wavy blades.

Dimensions: Overall about 6ft.7in. Spear blade: about 12in.

David · 22nd March 2014, 08:46 PM

Here is my wavy blade spear. I never tried to etch this to see if there is any pattern worth showing. Ferrule on mine is brass. The length of the blade is about 10 in. long.
I don't see many of these wavy ones about, so good score for you.

Battara · 23rd March 2014, 12:43 AM

Well like we thought, no twist core, but still nice Charles.

David - I would love to see yours etched.

CharlesS · 23rd March 2014, 02:02 PM

David,

I think both the shape and the chiseling on your example are superior to mine. I agree with Jose that an etch might bring out something very interesting.

Sajen · 23rd March 2014, 02:47 PM

Charles,

nice complete spear! I like it and hope that I will be able to add one day a Moro spear to my collection!

David,

agree with Jose and Charles, please etch it!

It's a very nice spear.

Regards,
Detlef

David · 23rd March 2014, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sajen

agree with Jose and Charles, please etch it!

It's a very nice spear.

I only ever etched Moro blades with vinegar. Any other suggestions out there for best results?

Sajen · 23rd March 2014, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David

I only ever etched Moro blades with vinegar. Any other suggestions out there for best results?

This kris: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=kris from my collection with similar lamination like Charles spear point was etched also with vinegar. But I know that blades sometimes don't react by vinegar.

Regards,
Detlef

22nd March 2014, 06:35 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Another Moro Spear to Examine This spear came from the auction at the Timonium show and needed considerable clean up. The blade shows a forging method we have seen on krisses, that is, a hardened edge and a laminated center panel. In this case an etch brought out a very dramatic, almost black, edge that nicely highlights the laminated center, I have no idea why, but of the dozen or so Moro spears with wavy blades I have seen, they generally are not particularly well mounted, with lesser or poorer quality ferrules and even rougher or unfinished hafts. This seems to be an exception, though the haft here is far from the best I have seen and appears partially rough or unfinished. It never had a butt piece. Perhaps we can have included in this thread some other examples of Moro spears with wavy blades. Dimensions: Overall about 6ft.7in. Spear blade: about 12in. Attached Images Last edited by CharlesS; 22nd March 2014 at 07:04 PM.

22nd March 2014, 08:46 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,124	Here is my wavy blade spear. I never tried to etch this to see if there is any pattern worth showing. Ferrule on mine is brass. The length of the blade is about 10 in. long. I don't see many of these wavy ones about, so good score for you. Attached Images

23rd March 2014, 12:43 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,221	Well like we thought, no twist core, but still nice Charles. David - I would love to see yours etched.

23rd March 2014, 02:02 PM	#4
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	David, I think both the shape and the chiseling on your example are superior to mine. I agree with Jose that an etch might bring out something very interesting.

23rd March 2014, 02:47 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,781	Charles, nice complete spear! I like it and hope that I will be able to add one day a Moro spear to my collection! David, agree with Jose and Charles, please etch it! It's a very nice spear. Regards, Detlef