" Death Shroud" Pamor ??

[Rick]

Originally Posted by BluErf

I think many death shroud pamor blades made today have no steel core. The pamor metal is simply twisted, hammered flat and fused back to itself to create the "wrapped" look. If there is a steel core, it would probably only show through partially along the edges (if not completely covered by pamor) and at the tip.

I will check for a steel core ; thanks Kai Wee !

The dealer got this example some years ago from an eclectic mix of rusty keris blades and other such stuff offered for sale ; he stated that the whole blade was very gummy and fragrant (sandalwood oil build up ?) and he could barely see the pattern until he cleaned the goo off . From his description I think it may be an adeg pamor but we shall see tomorrow .

Big antique show in Palm Beach this weekend ...

Andrew , you're the first guy I shouted to !
Looking forward to hooking up w/you Bro .
Lynne may not come down ; I'm afraid she's caught the flu .