My one Moro Budiak

Ian · 25th December 2023, 07:25 AM

Is the bolster at the base of the blade octagonal in cross section? If so, that would be unusual.

I think a clean and etch on one side would be sufficient to see whether there is a twist core in the central panel.

Battara · 25th December 2023, 08:25 PM

Or you could use something like wax or chapstick or something like that over the accession number as a resist, then etch the rest.

Nice blade and rare to have the scabbard, much less a complete scabbard, much less a well carved one like this.

25th December 2023, 07:25 AM	#1
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Is the bolster at the base of the blade octagonal in cross section? If so, that would be unusual. I think a clean and etch on one side would be sufficient to see whether there is a twist core in the central panel.

25th December 2023, 08:25 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,270	Or you could use something like wax or chapstick or something like that over the accession number as a resist, then etch the rest. Nice blade and rare to have the scabbard, much less a complete scabbard, much less a well carved one like this.