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12th February 2024, 03:42 PM | #1 | |
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The ensemble came with that finish. It does seem to be some sort of shellac finish. A bit unusual, but i have no idea where or when it was applied. |
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12th February 2024, 06:41 PM | #2 |
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14th February 2024, 04:08 AM | #3 |
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How are the blades forged to get opposing pamors.
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14th February 2024, 02:04 PM | #4 |
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Hello Albert,
The vast majority of keris blades exhibits a 3-layered construction with a central steel layer for holding an edge enclosed by two sheets of pamor. Thus, the pamor can be chosen for each side. Regards, Kai |
14th February 2024, 04:51 PM | #5 |
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Thanks Kai.
I suppose the same technique is applied to Moro Kris’ with opposing patterns. |
14th February 2024, 06:59 PM | #6 |
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Yes, I believe so (never studied such an example). Except for a few (and usually more recent) Moro kris with blades made from a single billet of imported steel, all others that I've seen followed the traditional 3-layered construction.
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16th February 2024, 03:15 AM | #7 |
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Here is a visual link that offers some insights to what Kai mentions.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...42&postcount=5 |
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