old kukri, damascus? what pattern?

[spiral]

Thanks Rick, I understand the tecniques with vinigar, lemon, lime etc. its the practical expierience I lack! Sorry my wording was not clear.

Originaly when made i am sure the patterns were shown.

When ones sees the skill & decoration in the oldest kukri & thier scabbards I think it corrobarates the love of art, style, beuty etc.

And certanly The modern dealers,Kami & collectors in Nepal like them patterned.

I think the loss off pattern was the ingnorance of the British soldiers who brought them back as first trophys & then as battle field pick ups from fallen comrades, or thier childrens , grandchildren etc. who inherited them, who were not able to clean or preserve & reshow the true nature of the laminated patterns. {Of course British Officers often bought or were gifted kukris historicaly as well.}

Lots of lemon & limes in Nepal.

Spiral