Indonesian knife

Battara · 27th June 2019, 05:21 AM

This much I can say, the Arabic and lines on the blade are not from different metals but made from wax etching the blade. This is usually done for easier sale on the market. No real lamination's that I can see.

kai · 28th June 2019, 07:09 AM

I agree with Jose’s assessment - a modern piece. An etch will show whether the blade got hardened; probably not worth messing with though.

Regards,
Kai

27th June 2019, 05:21 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	This much I can say, the Arabic and lines on the blade are not from different metals but made from wax etching the blade. This is usually done for easier sale on the market. No real lamination's that I can see.

28th June 2019, 07:09 AM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	I agree with Jose’s assessment - a modern piece. An etch will show whether the blade got hardened; probably not worth messing with though. Regards, Kai