Bali keris

drdavid · 15th October 2011, 12:11 PM

Hi all
to my eye there is a clear differential line in the metal around the figural elements suggesting a piece has been welded in. The line I have drawn surrounds the area I would regard as suspect but is not actually on what I would think is the weld line. Also the metal close to the gonjo shows what appears to be some 'blistering'. The discoloring around the figural elements also suggests heating to me. I wonder if the splits/delamination are also because a piece has been welded in and the surrounding metal stressed but I have no understanding of metalwork so this is pure speculation.
drdavid

Sajen · 15th October 2011, 12:45 PM

Another thing to think about: Why should have a blade with gilded gandhik area forging flaws? No serious empu or pande will finish such a blade!!

15th October 2011, 12:11 PM	#1
drdavid Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 372	Hi all to my eye there is a clear differential line in the metal around the figural elements suggesting a piece has been welded in. The line I have drawn surrounds the area I would regard as suspect but is not actually on what I would think is the weld line. Also the metal close to the gonjo shows what appears to be some 'blistering'. The discoloring around the figural elements also suggests heating to me. I wonder if the splits/delamination are also because a piece has been welded in and the surrounding metal stressed but I have no understanding of metalwork so this is pure speculation. drdavid Attached Images

15th October 2011, 12:45 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Another thing to think about: Why should have a blade with gilded gandhik area forging flaws? No serious empu or pande will finish such a blade!!