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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Germany, Dortmund
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And I have to say again congrats to a very happy winner, see here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...vip=true&rt=nc
And again I am the second high bidder! But I don't understand why it don't went much higher. Seldom you can see such a beautiful blade, all twist core, not only in the middle. Here the pictures for later reference. Regards, Detlef |
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Nova Scotia
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I was also closely following it and almost bid myself. I think the price is very reasonable. Looks Malay to me, no?
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I also think that the price is very reasonable. And my understanding tell me that it is a Malay kris or a Sulu kris, would like to read what Jose think about the okir work at the ferrule. An etch will bring out the real glory of this blade. I am unsure about the scabbard, maybe the batang is attached wrong since the blade don't fit inside complete. I asked the seller about this but get the ignorant answer that this is normal by a kris like this. Also the horn tip don't look original. But think that this will be easy restore work. Regards, Detlef |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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Yup Malay through and through. The okir and style of hilt sleeve tell me this. Also notice the clamp and scabbard.
Detlef you may have a point on the scabbard not being right.......... Great piece and good price. |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Makati
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I was the third to the highest bidder. I did not continue bidding when I realized after reviewing previous posts in this forum that it is not moro, but a Malay sundang.
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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Very beautiful Malay Sundang! Congrats to the winner.
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