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Maurice · 16th April 2010, 06:50 PM

Any comments or info on this one?
According to the seller this was a worldwar II bringback, and untouched for the last six decades (kept in the closet).
Because of the patina I guess it was also a long time untouched before the person brought it back!

Note the old restoration of the crest, that has been broken off a long time ago!
Metal bands on the handle, probably brass (or some kind of brass alloy). In between woven fiber bands.
After cleaning the brown varnish of the blade (which was on the blade) and a slight etch with hot vinegar, already nice laminations popped up.

Maurice

16th April 2010, 06:50 PM	#1
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,324	Moro kris: Information/Comments welcome! Any comments or info on this one? According to the seller this was a worldwar II bringback, and untouched for the last six decades (kept in the closet). Because of the patina I guess it was also a long time untouched before the person brought it back! Note the old restoration of the crest, that has been broken off a long time ago! Metal bands on the handle, probably brass (or some kind of brass alloy). In between woven fiber bands. After cleaning the brown varnish of the blade (which was on the blade) and a slight etch with hot vinegar, already nice laminations popped up. Maurice Attached Images Last edited by Maurice; 16th April 2010 at 07:02 PM.