Archaic kalis gamble

[Battara]

Be easier to tell once the blade is cleaned and etched. Be very careful - I see 2 cracks in the blade!

[Rick]

There is definitely an inlay down the center of the blade .
These edge cracks are interesting; the iron is perhaps tired ?

[kai]

Hello Rick,

There is definitely an inlay down the center of the blade .

Any silver inlay seems to be gone. I assume you mean the pamor cores sandwiched onto the central piece of steel?

Regards,
Kai

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

I assume you mean the pamor cores sandwiched onto the central piece of steel?

I understand it also like this.

[Rick]

Yes, that's what I meant .
Those cracks make me wonder if the core material was a bit overworked during forging .

[mross]

Originally Posted by Rick

Yes, that's what I meant .
Those cracks make me wonder if the core material was a bit overworked during forging .

That's the usual reason for certain material, wootz, meteoric iron etc. Another possibility is a failed quench, this happens quite a bit in a water quench.
I'm really intrested in this sword. Looks like a nice one.

[imas560]

Love this type of thread. Is very exciting.
Sajen if you don't mind me asking: what is going through your mind when you're looking at the photos of the item with your family in the States, in regards to steps you'll take when you get the item in your hands.
You've done some nice restorations so you have expertise in this area, you've got some great advice on what to look out for and what to be careful with, so I'm thinking you most probably are shaping a plan for when you receive the item.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by mross

That's the usual reason for certain material, wootz, meteoric iron etc. Another possibility is a failed quench, this happens quite a bit in a water quench.
I'm really intrested in this sword. Looks like a nice one.

Hello Mross,

could be the reason for the cracks. I am very curious what Alan think about this cracks. Can't wait to hold it in my hands to clean and etch the blade.

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

Thank you Jose and Rick,

agree that a possible twistcore will be visible when the blade is cleaned and etched. The cracks at the edge I have noticed as well. Could be a forging matter/mistake IMHO.

Regards,
Detlef

[kai]

Hello Jose,

Be very careful - I see 2 cracks in the blade!

Unless one wants to put this piece into real use, I don't think those cracks will be much of a problem; there are also forging flaws from welding the sandwich construction. The blade looks sturdy enough though; IMHO Detlef just needs to neutralize well after etching...

Regards,
Kai

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

Hello Jose,


Unless one wants to put this piece into real use, I don't think those cracks will be much of a problem; there are also forging flaws from welding the sandwich construction. The blade looks sturdy enough though; IMHO Detlef just needs to neutralize well after etching...

Regards,
Kai

Hello Kai,

agree with you! Don't think that the blade is very destabilized by the cracks!

Regards,
Detlef