expencive moro kris

Rick · 14th December 2009, 03:09 PM

1. it has 27 waves in the blade .

2. there is a possibility the core of the blade is of twisted steel .

3. the tiny ivory pommel is usually a sign of an early sword .

I would be willing to bet that if the Seller had posted even halfway decent photos of this sword it would have sold for much more .

vampire · 14th December 2009, 03:24 PM

he rick
thank you for the info
and yes the photo where so / so
greet
vampire

David · 14th December 2009, 04:12 PM

Agreed. This was a somewhat unusual piece.

Sajen · 14th December 2009, 04:24 PM

Agree with David and Rick, this is a very nice Kris. BTW, I also have been one of the bidders.

Rick · 14th December 2009, 04:28 PM

Did you check the bid history ?

Someone lost it by a PENNY !!

Ferguson · 14th December 2009, 04:43 PM

Pictures for posterity. Looks like a nice one!
Steve

Battara · 14th December 2009, 04:58 PM

I wonder if it was originally a junggayan that was modified later (due to breakage). Carving could also be original, but just a little odd for the size of pommel.

mross · 14th December 2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

I wonder if it was originally a junggayan that was modified later (due to breakage). Carving could also be original, but just a little odd for the size of pommel.

Jose, that may be what bothered me about it. I kept looking at this and my little voice said something is not right. So I did not enter the fray. I agree the pictures where not the best. From my own perspective, if the pictures are not good there is usually a reason for it. Most sellers on ebay know what they have. Reference my thread awhile back about a potential twist core that the seller did not supply close ups when asked. I don't think that one was a twist core and I don't think this one is either.

kino · 14th December 2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

I wonder if it was originally a junggayan that was modified later (due to breakage). Carving could also be original, but just a little odd for the size of pommel.

Same thought here.
Also the rattan wrap concerned me. I was thinking that it should have some kind of metal bands or at least better rattan weaving.

14th December 2009, 03:24 PM	#2
vampire Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: amsterdam holland Posts: 28	thank you he rick thank you for the info and yes the photo where so / so greet vampire

14th December 2009, 04:43 PM	#6
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Pictures for posterity. Looks like a nice one! Steve Attached Images

14th December 2009, 03:09 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	1. it has 27 waves in the blade . 2. there is a possibility the core of the blade is of twisted steel . 3. the tiny ivory pommel is usually a sign of an early sword . I would be willing to bet that if the Seller had posted even halfway decent photos of this sword it would have sold for much more .

14th December 2009, 04:12 PM	#3
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,237	Agreed. This was a somewhat unusual piece.

14th December 2009, 04:24 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,333	Agree with David and Rick, this is a very nice Kris. BTW, I also have been one of the bidders.

14th December 2009, 04:28 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,365	Did you check the bid history ? Someone lost it by a PENNY !!

14th December 2009, 04:58 PM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,325	I wonder if it was originally a junggayan that was modified later (due to breakage). Carving could also be original, but just a little odd for the size of pommel.