Robotic Kris

mross · 9th May 2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by David

I think that if you look closely at the close-up, it clearly does not.

Well I looked at the close up real closely and could not be certain if it was metal over top or just accumulated dirt and such, which is way I asked. Why does a question to be certain bother you so much?

David · 10th May 2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mross

Well I looked at the close up real closely and could not be certain if it was metal over top or just accumulated dirt and such, which is way I asked. Why does a question to be certain bother you so much?

I am not sure in what way, shape or form you felt that your question bothered me....in any way, lest of all "so much".

I responded because after i looked at the close-up (5th photo i think) it appeared obvious to me. If it's not to you that is OK and i don't believe i made any statements to the contrary. Even ended my statement with a shrug. Not sure what you are looking for here.

Rick · 10th May 2012, 01:14 AM

A question for Ron:
Do the fullers both run right off the tip ?
If that is the case then I would wonder if the blade has been shortened or reshaped, or even incorporated from a non-Moro blade .

Spunjer · 10th May 2012, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

A question for Ron:
Do the fullers both run right off the tip ?
If that is the case then I would wonder if the blade has been shortened or reshaped, or even incorporated from a non-Moro blade

yes, it does, rick. good point on incorporating a non-moro. the over all shape does throw me off, lol..

Rick · 10th May 2012, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Spunjer

yes, it does, rick. good point on incorporating a non-moro. the over all shape does throw me off, lol..

I just can't figure out what (if it is a foreign blade added here) that sword would have originally been ...

Fun mystery we've got here .

Spunjer · 10th May 2012, 03:25 AM

hehe, love these kinda blades. it bucks the system. here's the close up of the tip. is that wootz? (wishing). btw, i haven't really cleaned the blade yet, just the usual preliminary surface grime removal. will try to etch this when i get some free time...

mross · 10th May 2012, 02:00 PM

The tip does look cut off and reprofiled. Wootz is a possibility as I was thinking I saw evidence of a twist core in some of the photo's! Very intresting blade, should give you a good study. I'm still wondering about that silver piece and the ganja. The other view helped a bit, that view showed more metal then what original looked like accumulated debris. I agree it most likely is hiding something under it. I would not etch the blade near the inlays but why not etch near the tip? Sort of like opening a window in the Nihonto world.

10th May 2012, 03:25 AM	#6
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	hehe, love these kinda blades. it bucks the system. here's the close up of the tip. is that wootz? (wishing). btw, i haven't really cleaned the blade yet, just the usual preliminary surface grime removal. will try to etch this when i get some free time... Attached Images

10th May 2012, 01:14 AM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	A question for Ron: Do the fullers both run right off the tip ? If that is the case then I would wonder if the blade has been shortened or reshaped, or even incorporated from a non-Moro blade .

10th May 2012, 02:00 PM	#7
mross Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 478	The tip does look cut off and reprofiled. Wootz is a possibility as I was thinking I saw evidence of a twist core in some of the photo's! Very intresting blade, should give you a good study. I'm still wondering about that silver piece and the ganja. The other view helped a bit, that view showed more metal then what original looked like accumulated debris. I agree it most likely is hiding something under it. I would not etch the blade near the inlays but why not etch near the tip? Sort of like opening a window in the Nihonto world.