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Old 8th July 2010, 08:05 PM   #1
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Default Another Nice Example Of Moro Twist Core Steel

This is another nice example of the art of Moro twist core steel on a kriss that I believe dates no later than the early 19th century.

This is a very high contrast example.

Note also the pattern welded ganja.

Observations and comments welcomed!
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Old 8th July 2010, 08:11 PM   #2
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Charles

What can I say besides Sweeeet.....


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Old 9th July 2010, 12:08 AM   #3
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Thanks Lew.
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Old 9th July 2010, 12:32 AM   #4
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Very nice! Sulu?
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Old 9th July 2010, 01:00 AM   #5
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Yes, this is Sulu and does look like turn of the 18th/19th to early 19th century. Congrats, Charles!

How long is the blade? Any hints that the asang-asang may be a replacement?

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Old 9th July 2010, 03:10 AM   #6
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Yes love the twistcore. I agree with Kai on all points, including the question of the asang-asang possibly being later.
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