eBay MORO KRIS WOOTZ??

Rick · 19th December 2004, 05:59 PM

Highly unlikely that we will ever see an authentic antique (100yrs+) Kris made entirely from wootz .

Having said that I do wonder why not though what with the extensive trade throughout the area . Wootz cakes must have been available in the main trading ports .

Moro Pandays lacked knowledge of the forging process ?
They believed their steel was superior ?
The patterning wasn't important to them ? .........

I'll bet Mr. Pendray could make a beautiful contemporary kris blade from wootz ..............

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19th December 2004, 05:59 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	Highly unlikely that we will ever see an authentic antique (100yrs+) Kris made entirely from wootz . Having said that I do wonder why not though what with the extensive trade throughout the area . Wootz cakes must have been available in the main trading ports . Moro Pandays lacked knowledge of the forging process ? They believed their steel was superior ? The patterning wasn't important to them ? ......... I'll bet Mr. Pendray could make a beautiful contemporary kris blade from wootz ..............