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2nd August 2012, 01:46 PM
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2nd August 2012, 07:17 PM
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Thank you guys. if you guys want it it must be a good piece lol. but for right now i do not plan on swapping or trading or saleing. my grandfather passed away and right before he did he gave me these two pieces of his fathers. my great grandfather's diary from the war is in the kansas history museum. im trying to get a copy so i can look through it to see if he mentioned where and when he aquired the pieces. i think this will help alot is possibly identifying more. but i will say if i ever do choose i will put it in the swap forum and i will give everyone a fair chance. again i do want to say thanks for everyones help!!!!!!!!!!!
I took some pics with a tape measure. as requested but not the best pics.sorry |
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3rd August 2012, 07:33 PM
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it is a good piece indeed. First it is a Sulu kris, second it is a twistcore blade and the pommel is special. Would like to see this kris full restored.  Regards, Detlef |
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3rd August 2012, 08:43 PM
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If i can ask what makes the wooden pommel unique? I see more elaborit designs and mine is just a wood ball. and sorry for my questions. these are my first pieces and lack the knowledge. im a newbie lol.
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4th August 2012, 01:14 PM
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not unique but rare. Search here a little bit and you will see that a "ball" pommel is a rare find.Regards, Detlef |
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3rd August 2012, 05:40 AM
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Honetly they are nice pieces and you should keep them. Worthy of our envy but worthier I think to keep within the context of family heirloom. Hopefully you can find out via the diary how he came into posession of these wonderful pieces.
Kai: How does one go about safely removing the asang-asang? On most pieces I have with asang-asang like this, they are locked onto the blade tightly. Is it a simple matter of removing the thin copper/brass sheets on the bottom of them that extend onto the hilt? I'm only guessing when I say I think this is how this style of asang-asang was tightened onto the blade, but having no experience in removing them I do not know for sure  Quote:
I am NOT a firm believer, however, in breaking forum rules. My apologies, David. Will not happen again 
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3rd August 2012, 02:08 PM
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