another twist-core

[DaveS]

Gustav: In your closeup pictures i can now see where the nickel threads
disapper into the deep etch. In fact it is easier to see this in your
pictures than when the kris is in my hand. I now have a bit better
understanding of how this technique could have been done rather
than just guessing. We have something like 15 or so twist-cores
in our collection and when i get the chance i will post some of the
others. Thanks again for being patient with my questions....Dave.

[Spunjer]

Gustav,
Thank you for a very clear explanation on this subject. on this statement though:

There are very rare twistcore krisses, where the pattern and welding are so perfectly done you can't tell difference between a pattern created by simple etching or a real pamor at first glance.

i've attached a couple of twistcore pictures below. is that what you're talking about, or if not, would you happen to have a picture/pictures of it?

kind regards

[Gustav]

Ron,

indeed a very fine example of a twistcore! Iron must be of very good quality to allow such fine texture without any blowholes, caused by impurities and air pockets. The torsion of both bars has to have almost the same frequency to become the pattern almost symmetrical as it is in this case, the welding in areas depicted is very near to perfect.

Becouse of the theme of this thread I thought more of examples, where the central twistcore panel is etched. I have found three examples in the Forum, yet there should be more perhaps:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=798

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1267

yet especially this one:

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8641, #19 and 28. Even more impressive in pictures from Ashoka arts.

Actually you (almost) always see the difference between real Pamor and an etched one at the base of blade, and even more in area, where the twisted bar ends. To control a Pamor near the tip of the blade is the most difficult part.

Kind regards,
Gustav