Twist Core "18th Century" Moro Kris/Kalis

[kai]

Hello Fernando,

Presenting the blade after etching.

Thanks a lot for the update and your efforts!

This really is a sweet kris! I am amazed how weak the contrast seems to be though - haven't seen such an example before. The twistcore is certainly done with iron alloys of different composition and it's kinda weird that the etch doesn't pick it up.

Did you do some gentle repolishing before the etch? Considering the somewhat blotchy appearance of the steel core (slorok in Jawa parlor), I believe there is a chance that the etch did not work properly, possibly due to incomplete degreasing and perhaps polishing up with a power tool at the hands of an earlier owner?

A perfect etch often needs several attempts. I agree that one wants to be very gentle with this beauty though!

Regards,
Kai