Robotic Kris

[Rick]

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]

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]

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.

[migueldiaz]

very nice indeed, mr. z! thanks for the pics!