Unusual Etch on a Moro Blade

[Spunjer]

Originally Posted by mross

Sounds reasonable, that would be my guess. Since I'm not sure, if it's ok I can post the photos on one of my bladesmith site's and see what the guys who make this type of stuff think is going on. Or you could just cut it in half and have a look.

mross, have at it! if you want, i can email you the actual pics. i think i have a good idea on the make up of the blade, but it would be nice to hear from the bladesmith's point of view. the setup seems to be a popular theme among moro weapons (sandwich lamination).