for my birthday

[kai]

Originally Posted by David

This blade doesn't appear to be in "Bali polish". I was assuming this was recent work given an aged look, but i could be wrong.

Yes, looks more like Jawa-style warangan done to resemble Bali-style. I seem to remember hints that warangan on Bali is nowadays done by Javanese/Madurese (or based on re-imported skills) - any new info on the current situation?

Regards,
Kai