1/2 + 1/2 makes 1?

Richard Furrer · 13th July 2012, 05:15 PM

I do not know as much about these blades as Alan, but it appears to be a rather standard lap weld. I have several old non-keris blades with the same type of weld.
I think it uncommon a manufacturing technique for keris, but not at all rare for blacksmith techniques in general.

I would think if the outer sides were left in place then the weld would not be at the consistent angle on the edge...it appears to be two pieces...not three with an uneven grind.

It could be
-two keris blades being saved and reworked into one
or
-making one blade from bits laying around

Ric

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13th July 2012, 05:15 PM	#6
Richard Furrer Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 163	I do not know as much about these blades as Alan, but it appears to be a rather standard lap weld. I have several old non-keris blades with the same type of weld. I think it uncommon a manufacturing technique for keris, but not at all rare for blacksmith techniques in general. I would think if the outer sides were left in place then the weld would not be at the consistent angle on the edge...it appears to be two pieces...not three with an uneven grind. It could be -two keris blades being saved and reworked into one or -making one blade from bits laying around Ric