FORMING HOT METAL WITH BARE HANDS

David · 6th March 2012, 12:23 AM

Barry, i saw this kris up for sale, but never for a second thought these indentations were formed at the forging. Their placement does not give that impression. I would be more likely to buy into a story of possible damage from bullets before i would think the former.

As for the possibility of this technique being possible with the fingers i have little doubt, though obviously many examples that we see are not done that way.

6th March 2012, 12:23 AM	#12
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	Barry, i saw this kris up for sale, but never for a second thought these indentations were formed at the forging. Their placement does not give that impression. I would be more likely to buy into a story of possible damage from bullets before i would think the former. As for the possibility of this technique being possible with the fingers i have little doubt, though obviously many examples that we see are not done that way. Last edited by David; 6th March 2012 at 01:16 AM.