The Moro Sabre: Questioning the Reason for its Existence

Battara · 20th July 2014, 12:13 AM

Although I still think there is an exotic nature to this type of saber for the Moros, you folks also have a point for being a special method of working this weapon in combat. A similar idea works for the kris with waves/luks all through the blade - only works in the hands of a specially skilled warrior or else it will bounce off within a second only with a minimum of cutting efficiency. Thus most combat kris preferred by Moro fighters are the straight ones.

CharlesS · 21st July 2014, 12:36 AM

Thanks for your input guys!

I had no thought about the advantages of the light blade and perhaps should take those into account.

I may have been too accustomed to the feel of a hefty, powerful blade when handling other Moro types and just expect the same on all!

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20th July 2014, 12:13 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,415	Although I still think there is an exotic nature to this type of saber for the Moros, you folks also have a point for being a special method of working this weapon in combat. A similar idea works for the kris with waves/luks all through the blade - only works in the hands of a specially skilled warrior or else it will bounce off within a second only with a minimum of cutting efficiency. Thus most combat kris preferred by Moro fighters are the straight ones.

21st July 2014, 12:36 AM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Thanks for your input guys! I had no thought about the advantages of the light blade and perhaps should take those into account. I may have been too accustomed to the feel of a hefty, powerful blade when handling other Moro types and just expect the same on all!