Nobility Moro Kris - Page 2

CharlesS · 16th October 2017, 09:18 PM

Thanks so much guys! It hard work getting it cleaned up. I outsourced the bone inlays.

Aslan Paladin · 16th October 2017, 10:09 PM

So Charles what is the pommel made of, ebony wood or horn? I think it's ebony wood.

CharlesS · 16th October 2017, 11:04 PM

Yes, most definitely wood. You may be able to see some of the lighter stripes of the wood in the pics, but it's hard to see, even tougher with the glare.

Aslan Paladin · 16th October 2017, 11:10 PM

I did see the different colour grain/stripe at the get go even from the seller's photos (particularly the photo of the side of the pommel with a single missing triangular inlay) which led me to say it was made from kamagong/Philippine ebony. Nice of you to confirm it.

Spunjer · 17th October 2017, 02:33 AM

great restoration, Charles! glad to see this old warrior back to its former glory!!
just for clarification, are those bones, or ivory?

F. de Luzon · 17th October 2017, 05:59 AM

That's beautiful!

Fernando

CharlesS · 17th October 2017, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spunjer

great restoration, Charles! glad to see this old warrior back to its former glory!!
just for clarification, are those bones, or ivory?

Hey Spunjer! The inlays that remained were bone, and the restorations were designed to match the old bone as well as possible.

Spunjer · 18th October 2017, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Hey Spunjer! The inlays that remained were bone, and the restorations were designed to match the old bone as well as possible.

great job on that!!

Robert · 19th October 2017, 02:42 AM

Great restoration work that has revealed the original beauty of this sword. Getting new pieces of bone to match older ones in both color and texture is no small accomplishment. My compliments to the restorer who did this part and to you for your fine work in bringing this piece back from the very neglected condition you found it in.

Best,
Robert

16th October 2017, 09:18 PM	#31
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Thanks so much guys! It hard work getting it cleaned up. I outsourced the bone inlays.

16th October 2017, 10:09 PM	#32
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	So Charles what is the pommel made of, ebony wood or horn? I think it's ebony wood.

16th October 2017, 11:04 PM	#33
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Yes, most definitely wood. You may be able to see some of the lighter stripes of the wood in the pics, but it's hard to see, even tougher with the glare.

16th October 2017, 11:10 PM	#34
Aslan Paladin Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Te Aroha, New Zealand Posts: 122	I did see the different colour grain/stripe at the get go even from the seller's photos (particularly the photo of the side of the pommel with a single missing triangular inlay) which led me to say it was made from kamagong/Philippine ebony. Nice of you to confirm it.

17th October 2017, 02:33 AM	#35
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	great restoration, Charles! glad to see this old warrior back to its former glory!! just for clarification, are those bones, or ivory?

17th October 2017, 05:59 AM	#36
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	That's beautiful! Fernando

19th October 2017, 02:42 AM	#39
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Great restoration work that has revealed the original beauty of this sword. Getting new pieces of bone to match older ones in both color and texture is no small accomplishment. My compliments to the restorer who did this part and to you for your fine work in bringing this piece back from the very neglected condition you found it in. Best, Robert