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20th July 2009, 08:33 PM | #1 |
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Before and after .
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20th July 2009, 09:19 PM | #2 |
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Beautiful indeed.
The quality of this photo is also like a signature. |
20th July 2009, 09:34 PM | #3 |
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Credit goes to the stainer Gustav .
I'll thank you for him . The camera is a little Fuji point and shoot . Pamor ideas anyone ? Should we even try ? Uler Lulut ? |
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20th July 2009, 10:06 PM | #5 |
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I'm intrigued by the amount of forward 'lean' or angle this blade has when viewed .
Is it a bit extreme ? Or no ? |
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Very interesting blade.
What is your idea about origin? I now understand that the 2nd photo is the correct form to study the blade. A maduran blade from my collection has a very strong forward lean as well. It was discussed by Alan just a week ago. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10437 Regards, Erik Quote:
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23rd July 2009, 03:35 PM | #8 |
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Ganjawulung, the chemical arsenic trioxide was used instead of realgar .
I think the rest of the process would be better explained by the person who stained the blade . |
23rd July 2009, 04:45 PM | #9 |
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Very soft finishing, not too contrast as arsenic-warangan staining. I think it is more suitable for such old blade -- not too contrast. But I'm still guessing on the blade, whether it might have ganja or not... An iras?
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23rd July 2009, 05:17 PM | #10 |
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Yes, it is an Iras .
The blade is 15 3/4 inches long . Pesi is 3 inches . The Width at ganja is 3 inches also . Note the top view in post #8 . I'm impressed by the pamor control . The blade also has a nice song . |
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Yes, this is done with lab grade arsenic trioxide. The application is with a soft toothbrush in a method specified elsewhere in this forum by Alan Maisey. |
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With every one you get better . I think I will be satisfied for quite some time to come . I believe I will dress this old fellow in the near future . Many thanks David !! Rick |
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