another twist-core

Gustav · 6th December 2013, 11:39 AM

[QUOTE=DaveS Some patterns like this seem to be etched in,while
others seem to look like threads of nickel like an Indo-kris. has anyone ever
figured out how these are done????.......Dave.[/QUOTE]

Actually both are the same, the first ones are topographically etched, the other not. Newbold (1839) describes topographical etching of kerisses from Malay Peninsula:

"Place on the blade a mixture of boiled rice, sulphur, and salt beat together, first taking the precaution to cover the edges of the weapon with a thin coat of virgin wax. After this has remained on seven days, the damask will have risen to the surface; (...)"

Also the Madurese blades are sometimes topographically etched.

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6th December 2013, 11:39 AM	#4
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	[QUOTE=DaveS Some patterns like this seem to be etched in,while others seem to look like threads of nickel like an Indo-kris. has anyone ever figured out how these are done????.......Dave.[/QUOTE] Actually both are the same, the first ones are topographically etched, the other not. Newbold (1839) describes topographical etching of kerisses from Malay Peninsula: "Place on the blade a mixture of boiled rice, sulphur, and salt beat together, first taking the precaution to cover the edges of the weapon with a thin coat of virgin wax. After this has remained on seven days, the damask will have risen to the surface; (...)" Also the Madurese blades are sometimes topographically etched.