My first Keris.....but is it a good one??

[katana]

Hi David and Henk,
thank you for clarifying that the blade has a seperate ganja. Does this mean that the blade is older ? Or is this feature due to the skill or origin of the blade maker ?
My understanding is the the ganja acts like a cross guard, so would a seperate ganja allow an easier repair if this part is damaged. ?

The pamor of the blade ....is it a layer forge welded to a blade 'core' The reason I ask is the patterning is not even similar when you view the blade both sides (ie an area directly opposite to each other) Or is the folding during forging done many times but not enough to cause the steel to be 'homogenised'?
I also understand that meteoric ores could be added....but how would you know?

Gentlemen sorry for all the questions.....but I am learning , thank you

Regards David