another twist-core

[Battara]

Originally Posted by Gustav

Newbold (1839) describes topographical etching of kerisses from Malay Peninsula:

"Place on the blade a mixture of boiled rice, sulphur, and salt beat together, first taking the precaution to cover the edges of the weapon with a thin coat of virgin wax. After this has remained on seven days, the damask will have risen to the surface; (...)"

Actually this makes sense. This is an old technique and is still used today to deeply etch metals.

Oh yes and congratulations (grumble, grumble ). I am so happy for you getting such a nice blade (grumble, grumble ).