unusual small little moro kris for id please

Ian · 3rd August 2019, 03:56 AM

Chief,

I agree with David--a very nice old Moro kris. The central panel of the blade may well be twist core. A clean and etch of the blade would be advisable I think. Congratulations on finding a nice antique form.

Ian

David · 3rd August 2019, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian

The central panel of the blade may well be twist core. A clean and etch of the blade would be advisable I think.

Yes, i should have added this. If that is the case, then "holy grail". If not, still a pretty nice and rare find.

A. G. Maisey · 3rd August 2019, 07:50 AM

I have one of this type of keris, it was given to me in settlement of a debt.

There is no doubt in my mind that this style is the original form of the keris intended as a cutting rather than a thrusting weapon, design is perfect for this purpose.

3rd August 2019, 03:56 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,523	Chief, I agree with David--a very nice old Moro kris. The central panel of the blade may well be twist core. A clean and etch of the blade would be advisable I think. Congratulations on finding a nice antique form. Ian

3rd August 2019, 07:50 AM	#3
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,085	I have one of this type of keris, it was given to me in settlement of a debt. There is no doubt in my mind that this style is the original form of the keris intended as a cutting rather than a thrusting weapon, design is perfect for this purpose.