one blade-two patterns

[Gustav]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

I am assuming this is two panels of steel forged together.

Two twisted bars on one side and one with horizontal layers on the other of the core.

Besides a very rare pattern also beautifully carved details at the base of blade. Would it be possible to see the whole blade from both sides?

[DaveS]

Gustav: When i get a chance next week i'll post pictures of both sides of
This blade.
Albert: That double patterned barong that you mentioned is on the big
board that i take to the Oregon Show. It had a few rust marks on
it so i took it off and gave it a fresh etch. I can't remember you
posting it for me so maybe i will try to do it next week also...Dave

[DaveS]

Charles: While i'm not a bladesmith i think this has to be two different
plates welded together so when the edge is sharpened the weld-
line disappears, wereas on the top edge of the barong you can
clearly see a weld-line. I keep thinking i have another kris with
two patterns somewhere in our collection. if i can hunt it up i'll
try and post some pictures.........Dave