Moro kris for comment

xasterix · 25th April 2024, 04:22 AM

Thanks for the kind words Detlef and Kai!

Detlef, I tried fitting several "extra" asang-asang I have here, but they're all too slim for the blade- the gangya on this one is unnaturally thick. So no asang-asang yet, until I get one that's thicc enough!

The hilt is also more robust than most I've encountered; I like its bare feel and fits my hand exactly already, so I'm keeping it that way.

Kai, thanks for that really informative bit about the blade build of "twistcore" Moro krises and Malay keris!

milandro · 25th April 2024, 07:43 AM

sorry, do I see this correctly that the patterned part is two thin sheet applied on the two sides?

Sajen · 25th April 2024, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by milandro

sorry, do I see this correctly that the patterned part is two thin sheet applied on the two sides?

Yes, when you want to describe it like this.

Lee · 25th April 2024, 01:04 PM

xasterix, I really like your kris!

I have always been intrigued by the similarities between Moro twist core kris and spears and early to mid medieval European pattern-welded blades. In the European material, the central pattern-welded panels may be full thickness twisted, stacked rods or very frequently applied as a veneer over an untwisted core.

I previously presented an example of a kris, that with the benefit of having it in hand, did appear to be made with twisted, stacked full thickness rods.

xasterix · 25th April 2024, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee

xasterix, I really like your kris!

I have always been intrigued by the similarities between Moro twist core kris and spears and early to mid medieval European pattern-welded blades. In the European material, the central pattern-welded panels may be full thickness twisted, stacked rods or very frequently applied as a veneer over an untwisted core.

I previously presented an example of a kris, that with the benefit of having it in hand, did appear to be made with twisted, stacked full thickness rods.

I'm glad you like it Lee! It's great to see that straight twistcore kris of yours again...I'll admit, ever since I started collecting blades (around 2018), it's been one of my inspirations in hunting for exemplary krises!

kino · 28th April 2024, 05:39 PM

Nice catch Xas. It has a beautiful pattern. Congrats.

xasterix · 29th April 2024, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kino

Nice catch Xas. It has a beautiful pattern. Congrats.

Thanks very much sir!!!

25th April 2024, 04:22 AM	#1
xasterix Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 598	Thanks for the kind words Detlef and Kai! Detlef, I tried fitting several "extra" asang-asang I have here, but they're all too slim for the blade- the gangya on this one is unnaturally thick. So no asang-asang yet, until I get one that's thicc enough! The hilt is also more robust than most I've encountered; I like its bare feel and fits my hand exactly already, so I'm keeping it that way. Kai, thanks for that really informative bit about the blade build of "twistcore" Moro krises and Malay keris!

25th April 2024, 07:43 AM	#2
milandro Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Netherlands Posts: 421	sorry, do I see this correctly that the patterned part is two thin sheet applied on the two sides?

25th April 2024, 01:04 PM	#4
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 896	xasterix, I really like your kris! I have always been intrigued by the similarities between Moro twist core kris and spears and early to mid medieval European pattern-welded blades. In the European material, the central pattern-welded panels may be full thickness twisted, stacked rods or very frequently applied as a veneer over an untwisted core. I previously presented an example of a kris, that with the benefit of having it in hand, did appear to be made with twisted, stacked full thickness rods.

28th April 2024, 05:39 PM	#6
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 977	Nice catch Xas. It has a beautiful pattern. Congrats.