Twist Core Moro Kris

F. de Luzon · 30th July 2017, 01:02 PM

Originally posted with the title "Hiltless Twist Core Moro Kris" (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22898), here it is now with the hilt attached and after a light etching.

F. de Luzon · 30th July 2017, 01:18 PM

"Market at Marahui"

Here's a photo taken in Marawi, Lanao del Sur in 1898. It is part of the Parker Hitt Photograph Collection, University of Michigan, Special Collections Library. Zoomed in, you will see a Moro kris pommel similar to that above.

Spunjer · 31st July 2017, 12:03 PM

Here's a similar kris in my collection both with the handle design, and blade type, for comparison

Lee · 31st July 2017, 01:31 PM

Well, those are both gorgeous kris! The man straddling the word 'market' is also wearing an edged weapon - I do enjoy those pictures from back when the manner of costume varied widely across the globe.

Sajen · 31st July 2017, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee

Well, those are both gorgeous kris!

Only can second this

Rick · 31st July 2017, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee

Well, those are both gorgeous kris! The man straddling the word 'market' is also wearing an edged weapon - I do enjoy those pictures from back when the manner of costume varied widely across the globe.

It looks like every man there was armed to the teeth.

An armed society is a polite society.

CCUAL · 31st July 2017, 05:27 PM

Nice Krises!

Ron, nice twist core pattern on your kris! very topographic, you can almost see the deeps an ridges of those cores, love it! It is almost my b-day, I love to see one of those blades in from of my door. How about it, D're!

F. de Luzon · 2nd August 2017, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

Here's a similar kris in my collection both with the handle design, and blade type, for comparison

That's a very impressive kris Spunjer! Thanks for sharing.

Fernando

F. de Luzon · 2nd August 2017, 03:59 PM

Thank you for your comments Lee, Sajen and Rick!

Fernando

F. de Luzon · 6th August 2017, 12:32 PM

A view of the blade from the hilt.

30th July 2017, 01:02 PM	#1
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	Twist Core Moro Kris Originally posted with the title "Hiltless Twist Core Moro Kris" (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=22898), here it is now with the hilt attached and after a light etching. Attached Images

30th July 2017, 01:18 PM	#2
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	"Market at Marahui" Here's a photo taken in Marawi, Lanao del Sur in 1898. It is part of the Parker Hitt Photograph Collection, University of Michigan, Special Collections Library. Zoomed in, you will see a Moro kris pommel similar to that above. Attached Images Last edited by F. de Luzon; 30th July 2017 at 04:05 PM.

31st July 2017, 12:03 PM	#3
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Here's a similar kris in my collection both with the handle design, and blade type, for comparison Attached Images

31st July 2017, 01:31 PM	#4
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 914	Well, those are both gorgeous kris! Well, those are both gorgeous kris! The man straddling the word 'market' is also wearing an edged weapon - I do enjoy those pictures from back when the manner of costume varied widely across the globe.

31st July 2017, 05:27 PM	#7
CCUAL Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 76	Nice Krises! Ron, nice twist core pattern on your kris! very topographic, you can almost see the deeps an ridges of those cores, love it! It is almost my b-day, I love to see one of those blades in from of my door. How about it, D're! Attached Images

2nd August 2017, 03:59 PM	#9
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	Thank you for your comments Lee, Sajen and Rick! Fernando

6th August 2017, 12:32 PM	#10
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	A view of the blade from the hilt. Attached Images