A Moro Kris With Restoration Questions

[kai]

Hello Tim,

I'm with Detlef, Albert, and Rick - most certainly this was an inset wooden patch to repair any defect in the material. This is not unusual with Moro burlwood hilts, especially larger ones (cp. Albert's example).

An inlay from the same piece of wood will have blended in well. The position would not lend itself for any contrasting inset - just looks bad. As an alternative to keep it as is, you could try filling it with a resin paste with wood dust and matching color (or as last resort go for a blackish resin patch).

Regards,
Kai

[Tim Simmons]

I am not familiar with these weapons. I was surprised how heavy the blade is on this piece. I had a straight bladed version possibly of similar age, I think the blade was quite a bit lighter in weight. I sold it to Detlef he might still have it. When in your hand the cut rectangle does not stand out and jar the eye. All I have done is to colour the chipped area so it does not, hit your like a big pizza pie

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

I had a straight bladed version possibly of similar age, I think the blade was quite a bit lighter in weight. I sold it to Detlef he might still have it.

Jep, Tim, I still have it in my collection.