Moro Kris aka The Silver Surfer

Spunjer · 18th April 2011, 06:03 PM

IMHO, one of the best feeling is finding an old warrior that's been neglected for a long time. of course, there's instances that they should be left alone, but this one was begging to be rejuvenated back to how it was in his heyday. i did left the dent on the pommel since it looks like it happened a long time ago. not knowing the circumstances on how it happened, i decided to just let it be. it does add character...

the before picture:

Spunjer · 18th April 2011, 06:11 PM

now, all spiffed up, it has retained all his previous beauty. i know it's weird, but i name my swords, lol. the first name that popped up in my head is The Silver Surfer...
kakatua is big; 3" in length and 2" wide. total length is 27" with the blade at 22". another unusual aspect is the curved gangya. this is the only second time i've seen this.

Atlantia · 18th April 2011, 06:19 PM

Looks fantastic!

Naming your swords isn't weird, it's following on a long tradition.
.....Calling it 'Silver Surfer' on the other hand....

Spunjer · 18th April 2011, 06:40 PM

thanks! not a big comic book fan, it's just that i guess, with all the silver on the handle, it's the first name that popped up, lol..

kino · 18th April 2011, 06:47 PM

Very nice!!
Did you take the hilt completely off to reseat it properly into the tang?
Congrats on a great find.

Spunjer · 18th April 2011, 07:15 PM

yep.. the wood inside the handle pretty much shrunk, and in the process, pushed the tang out, so i had to re-drill it.
lucky thing, the baka2x survived, considering the strap wasn't attached and it slid pretty easy.

@ gene:
a new thread on what's your sword's name? please start it, that's be cool, lol...

Atlantia · 18th April 2011, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

thanks! not a big comic book fan, it's just that i guess, with all the silver on the handle, it's the first name that popped up, lol..

Would be a great subject for a thread.........

18th April 2011, 06:03 PM	#1
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	Moro Kris aka The Silver Surfer IMHO, one of the best feeling is finding an old warrior that's been neglected for a long time. of course, there's instances that they should be left alone, but this one was begging to be rejuvenated back to how it was in his heyday. i did left the dent on the pommel since it looks like it happened a long time ago. not knowing the circumstances on how it happened, i decided to just let it be. it does add character... the before picture: Attached Images

18th April 2011, 06:11 PM	#2
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	now, all spiffed up, it has retained all his previous beauty. i know it's weird, but i name my swords, lol. the first name that popped up in my head is The Silver Surfer... kakatua is big; 3" in length and 2" wide. total length is 27" with the blade at 22". another unusual aspect is the curved gangya. this is the only second time i've seen this. Attached Images

18th April 2011, 06:19 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Looks fantastic! Naming your swords isn't weird, it's following on a long tradition. .....Calling it 'Silver Surfer' on the other hand....

18th April 2011, 06:40 PM	#4
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	thanks! not a big comic book fan, it's just that i guess, with all the silver on the handle, it's the first name that popped up, lol..

18th April 2011, 06:47 PM	#5
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 999	Very nice!! Did you take the hilt completely off to reseat it properly into the tang? Congrats on a great find.

18th April 2011, 07:15 PM	#6
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	yep.. the wood inside the handle pretty much shrunk, and in the process, pushed the tang out, so i had to re-drill it. lucky thing, the baka2x survived, considering the strap wasn't attached and it slid pretty easy. @ gene: a new thread on what's your sword's name? please start it, that's be cool, lol...