another twist-core

[David]

Originally Posted by DaveS

Jose: I have used a high magnification lens and examined the valleys made by the etch. I see no evidence of nickel pamor at the bottom of these valleys. I can't see how these two techniques are the same if nickel threads can't be seen at the bottom of these valleys. Somehow i think we are talking about two different ways that this can be done.
At this point i think i need a bladesmith with experience in making damascus to maybe explain this.........Dave.

Dave, you do realize that nickel is not necessary to create a contrasting pamor pattern in keris making, right? Are you familiar with the research conducted by Bennet Bronson on this subject?