Balinese kris from Polish Museum

DAHenkel · 19th February 2005, 08:51 AM

I've been refraining from comment on this in the hopes that s/o with specific knowledge of keris metallurgy would chime in. Its an area in which I have no real specialist knowledge however, the curious consistency of the "pamor" metal on this blade suggests to me high silicate levels.

Could this then be meteoritic? It would certainly suggest a reason for the high esteem of this particular blade.

Empu Kumis! Where are you?

19th February 2005, 08:51 AM	#11
DAHenkel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 125	I've been refraining from comment on this in the hopes that s/o with specific knowledge of keris metallurgy would chime in. Its an area in which I have no real specialist knowledge however, the curious consistency of the "pamor" metal on this blade suggests to me high silicate levels. Could this then be meteoritic? It would certainly suggest a reason for the high esteem of this particular blade. Empu Kumis! Where are you?