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hai
here is the vampire question to them how know more than me. so that means many of you why did ,that moro kris on ebay of 14 dec no 280435891287 bring 850 dollars ????????? is there moro to know about this item ,that i do not see ???? if some one could tell me more ,it would make me very happy greet to all on the site the vampire ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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1. it has 27 waves in the blade .
2. there is a possibility the core of the blade is of twisted steel . 3. the tiny ivory pommel is usually a sign of an early sword . I would be willing to bet that if the Seller had posted even halfway decent photos of this sword it would have sold for much more . |
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he rick
thank you for the info and yes the photo where so / so greet vampire |
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Agreed. This was a somewhat unusual piece.
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Agree with David and Rick, this is a very nice Kris. BTW, I also have been one of the bidders.
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Did you check the bid history ?
Someone lost it by a PENNY !! ![]() |
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Pictures for posterity. Looks like a nice one!
Steve |
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I wonder if it was originally a junggayan that was modified later (due to breakage). Carving could also be original, but just a little odd for the size of pommel.
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Also the rattan wrap concerned me. I was thinking that it should have some kind of metal bands or at least better rattan weaving. |
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hai battra
i am new on this field of moro kris but i had the same feeling i did look at the sale and did not bid rick did explane it to me and i think he knows more on the field than i but i did wonder on the origin of this kris but oke next year next time we know more great day ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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I would say there is no twist core there but certainly a difference in steel.
Like some I have and had, this is most likely an old collection piece that is covered in a protective film, the centre will be an open pattern laminated steel and the outer edges a different finely laminated and very sharp steel. When cleaned they do present a very attractive blade. The fine lines I can not comment on but fine quality lines are not unheard of. Gav |
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