What do the holes mean??

[NotoriousCal]

Originally Posted by DaveA

Here are three kujangs from my collection, all contemporary.

Picture 1 is a Kujang Bikang 5 holes
The blade measures 7 1/2" and 1/4" thick hand-forged spring steel. It is fully etched or engraved on both sides. It also has a 5" sharpened false-edge, fileworks; sharpened and hardened. The handle is 2 colors hardwood ("Sonokeling") with mild steel ring. The sheath is stained hardwood, carved dragon in light varnish. The overall length is 13 1/4".

Pictures 2 and 3 is a Kujang with pamor Sersan 3 holes
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Style / Dapur: Kujang
- Surface Pattern: Sersan
- Sheath and handle made from sonokeling wood
- Length of the blade is app. 25 cm
- Total length is app. 40 cm

Picture 4 is a Kujang with pamor naga rangsang no holes!
- Style / Dapur: Kujang
- Surface Pattern: Naga Rangsang
- Sheath and handle made from sonokeling wood
- Length of the blade is app. 25 cm
- Total length is app. 42 cm

do those blades have meteorite in them?

[David]

Originally Posted by NotoriousCal

do those blades have meteorite in them?

Cal, there is only ONE non-destructive way to determine if a blade has meteoric content to it. That is to give the meteorite to the smith yourself and stand over them an watch them forge it into your blade. Anything else is merely guesses.

[DaveA]

Originally Posted by NotoriousCal

do those blades have meteorite in them?

I have no reason to think they are anything other than steel.

[Rafngard]

Hello all,

Does anyone know if the article VVV mentions in this post ever got published?

Thanks,
Leif