![]() |
|
![]() |
#1 |
Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sweden
Posts: 1,637
|
![]()
I picked up this sword at a local auction this Summer.
It's quite small, has twist core and I assume it's 19th C? It also has a false edge. What do you think it is? Could it be a remodeled old twist core kris?? Do you have any reference pictures of similar swords??? Michael PS I have had BIG problems etching it and have tried both FeCl and household vinegar. Somehow I don't manage to get enough contrast. Any hints? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Poole England
Posts: 441
|
![]()
Hello Michael
Nice unusual piece. It reminds me a little ( and only a little ) of the one I have that was posted under Moro / Borneo hybrid a few years back. As for the etching, how long are you leaving the vinegar on ? Are you using it hot ? Regards Roy |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 478
|
![]()
I vote for a remoldeled kris.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Mother North
Posts: 189
|
![]()
Wow, interesting piece! It looks as if the pattern weld is starting to come apart. Could this be the result of unskilled hands, i.e. the re-forging done by a smith who was perhaps unfamiliar with the principles of patterned steel? The handle and ferrule looks similar to that of a barong.
Whatever it is, it's coooool! ![]() Michael, sorry for the semi-OT, but is there a convenient Scandinavian source for FeCl, or do you just buy it online? I'd like to try out a more aggressive etch. All the best, - Thor |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
(deceased)
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: OKLAHOMA, USA
Posts: 3,138
|
![]()
MAYBE A REWORKED KRIS BUT MORE LIKELY SOMEONE TRYING TO MAKE A TWISTCORE BARONG. THE BLADE BEING NARROW DOES MAKE ONE WONDER IF IT WAS A KERIS AT ONE TIME. PICTURES OF THE BLADE FORTE (BOTH SIDES) COULD REVEAL IF IT WAS REFORGED FROM A KERIS. THOSE WHO FORGE AND MAKE KNIVES SHOULD BE ABLE TO TELL WHAT WAS DONE BUT AS USUAL ITS DIFFICULT TO KNOW FOR CERTIAN FROM PICTURES ONLY. A VERY INTERESTING BARONG.
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,284
|
![]()
I'm pretty sure those are cold shuts showing on the blade .
Anorexic Barung ? ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|