Bali/Sumatran piso podang swap?

Henk · 29th March 2009, 04:47 PM

Tim,

The Piso Podang has a very charming appearance. I think i do love it, but something puzzles me.
A Klingenthal blade means a French blade used for a Piso Podang. Unusual, but not a complete surprise. But a laminated blade like a keris means it should be a pamor blade. I don't think a European and in this case a French blade is forged in that way. I can hardly imagine it really is.
So the only conclusion is that the rough surface must be caused by rust pitting.

But still, I love this piece!!

29th March 2009, 04:47 PM	#5
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Tim, The Piso Podang has a very charming appearance. I think i do love it, but something puzzles me. A Klingenthal blade means a French blade used for a Piso Podang. Unusual, but not a complete surprise. But a laminated blade like a keris means it should be a pamor blade. I don't think a European and in this case a French blade is forged in that way. I can hardly imagine it really is. So the only conclusion is that the rough surface must be caused by rust pitting. But still, I love this piece!!