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tunggulametung · 18th August 2007, 11:34 PM

Hello Battara,

Thank you for your reply. I just re-read an article from Federico's Moro Swords (http://home.earthlink.net/~federicom...isgallery.html) and find an interesting paragraph below:

After sharpening the kris was then set in the hot sun to warm the blade. After a certain amount of time the blade was ready to be etched using various acidic citrus fruits. This etch would darken the blade as well as revealing the damascene pattern created by the Panday. It is said that the darkened blade was preferred as it would not glint in the sun thereby revealing a concealed Warrior.
Mmm, I think I get the picture now...thanks!

18th August 2007, 11:34 PM	#3
tunggulametung Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 238	Thank you Hello Battara, Thank you for your reply. I just re-read an article from Federico's Moro Swords (http://home.earthlink.net/~federicom...isgallery.html) and find an interesting paragraph below: After sharpening the kris was then set in the hot sun to warm the blade. After a certain amount of time the blade was ready to be etched using various acidic citrus fruits. This etch would darken the blade as well as revealing the damascene pattern created by the Panday. It is said that the darkened blade was preferred as it would not glint in the sun thereby revealing a concealed Warrior. Mmm, I think I get the picture now...thanks!