PI Kris for ID and Comments

RSWORD · 13th March 2005, 07:34 PM

I wanted to comment on the 2nd Keris Moose pictures. It is a really nice sword and I would say there is a good chance that the center section of the blade might have some interesting lamination. These blades are often of sandwhich lamination where you have a central core of laminated, twist core or mechanical damascus steel with high carbon edges. Here is a section of blade from a piece in my collection that also has the diminutive kakatua pommel and the 18th century style blade. The pattern that came out in the central panel is pretty neat.

Rick · 13th March 2005, 08:22 PM

Here's another example of what may be hidden .

Pardon the poor photography .

Battara · 15th March 2005, 02:20 AM

Regarding the asang-asang tails, I agree with Federico. I have observed the same thing. In fact, some asang-asang have been removed at a later time or replaced depending on the rise of status of the owner. One exception I would mention is the type of asang-asang that is of twisted silver - so far I have seen these only on 18c Moro kris.

13th March 2005, 07:34 PM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,087	I wanted to comment on the 2nd Keris Moose pictures. It is a really nice sword and I would say there is a good chance that the center section of the blade might have some interesting lamination. These blades are often of sandwhich lamination where you have a central core of laminated, twist core or mechanical damascus steel with high carbon edges. Here is a section of blade from a piece in my collection that also has the diminutive kakatua pommel and the 18th century style blade. The pattern that came out in the central panel is pretty neat. Attached Images

13th March 2005, 08:22 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Here's another example of what may be hidden . Pardon the poor photography . Attached Images

15th March 2005, 02:20 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Regarding the asang-asang tails, I agree with Federico. I have observed the same thing. In fact, some asang-asang have been removed at a later time or replaced depending on the rise of status of the owner. One exception I would mention is the type of asang-asang that is of twisted silver - so far I have seen these only on 18c Moro kris.