Strange twist core Moro _____???

[Spunjer]

so it's only 3.3cm wide at its widest??? mine is about 2". blade length is 19", total is 23.5".
i guess just like the barung, the older ones were shorter overall?
another thing that strikes me is, if it was a reworked kris, wouldn't the back be not as thick?

[the hairy velay]

I know nothing about this type of knife, but I know very well forge Damascus: first, seeing the tip of the blade was forged for this knife, I think, the sharp reports, go to the tip. The welds are not perfect original. Even reforged, damask does not split like that. I also think the heat was too high and the temper of the blade badly made: the edge is split.
For revelation, I use perclorure iron is used the acid to burn the computer card. Attention is very aggressive. We found here: http://www.conrad.fr/perchlorure_fer..._835908_221210

[VVV]

Thanks for the additional comments.
I will give it a new try with FeCl later this week, maybe in a stronger concentration than I have previously used.

Michael

[Battara]

Originally Posted by Spunjer

i guess just like the barung, the older ones were shorter overall?
another thing that strikes me is, if it was a reworked kris, wouldn't the back be not as thick?

1. Yes my understanding is the that older barong were shorter.

2. I agree that a reworked kris would have a different profile.

[Spunjer]

you know, the more i look at your piece, michael, the profile reminds me of an itak. yes the handle and scabbard are typically used on barungs, but i'm wondering if this particular piece was inspired by a non-moro sword.
there's just something about it i can't put my finger on...

[VVV]

Yes, I have also been hesitant to label it a barong. The inspiration might be either an itak or some lighter parang blades from Indonesia or Malaysia.
But what makes it more strange is the twist core. Something seen on neither any of those other (inspirational) blades nor on any barong?

Michael