Karo-Kalasan

[A. G. Maisey]

This is a fine job of restoration Roland, as I am sure you already know, and have already been told by others.

However, were I you, I would not give it a topographic etch. These Indonesian blades that we are accustomed to seeing with topographic etches, and "in your face" stains were not like this when originally made. They were bright, smooth blades with just sufficient stain to see the pattern. I'd leave this blade as is.

In view of your specific interests in the technology and techniques of historic metal-work, I strongly recommend that consideration of membership of this Society would be to your advantage:-

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