Yes, I understand what you mean, David.
I'm applying a very high Javanese standard to a piece of work that comes from an area where it is entirely possible these standards were unknown.
Its a bit like appraising a Pro Hart (popular Aussie artist), or a Grandma Moses by the same standards that would be applied to an old master.
However, the contrast was just too good to let pass. Even if these standards cannot be applied to blades from this area, the blades themselves can serve as very good examples to allow me to make my point.
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