Balinese Keris with 2 Pamor

kai · 14th February 2024, 03:04 PM

Hello Albert,

The vast majority of keris blades exhibits a 3-layered construction with a central steel layer for holding an edge enclosed by two sheets of pamor. Thus, the pamor can be chosen for each side.

Regards,
Kai

kino · 14th February 2024, 05:51 PM

Thanks Kai.
I suppose the same technique is applied to Moro Kris’ with opposing patterns.

kai · 14th February 2024, 07:59 PM

Yes, I believe so (never studied such an example). Except for a few (and usually more recent) Moro kris with blades made from a single billet of imported steel, all others that I've seen followed the traditional 3-layered construction.

Regards,
Kai

14th February 2024, 03:04 PM	#1
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Albert, The vast majority of keris blades exhibits a 3-layered construction with a central steel layer for holding an edge enclosed by two sheets of pamor. Thus, the pamor can be chosen for each side. Regards, Kai

14th February 2024, 05:51 PM	#2
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,025	Thanks Kai. I suppose the same technique is applied to Moro Kris’ with opposing patterns.

14th February 2024, 07:59 PM	#3
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Yes, I believe so (never studied such an example). Except for a few (and usually more recent) Moro kris with blades made from a single billet of imported steel, all others that I've seen followed the traditional 3-layered construction. Regards, Kai