Twist Core "18th Century" Moro Kris/Kalis

F. de Luzon · 20th May 2017, 03:27 PM

Hello Spunjer, Battara and Detlef!

Thank you for your remarks! I will post pictures as soon as possible.

Kind regards,

Fernando

sakimori · 20th May 2017, 05:07 PM

Great kris and great photos!Makes me want use it as wallpaper.

Battara · 21st May 2017, 03:17 AM

Wouldn't that wall paper be bumpy?

F. de Luzon · 26th May 2017, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sakimori

Great kris and great photos!Makes me want use it as wallpaper.

Thanks for appreciating the kris and my photography skills Sakimori!

F. de Luzon · 10th June 2017, 09:59 AM

Presenting the blade after etching.

Battara · 11th June 2017, 12:48 AM

What great and well done twist core!

This kind is usually the best type and masterfully done. Also it is usually found on older blades (like this one for example).

Congratulations on a great piece!

F. de Luzon · 11th June 2017, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

What great and well done twist core!

This kind is usually the best type and masterfully done. Also it is usually found on older blades (like this one for example).

Congratulations on a great piece!

Thanks Battara! I was very lucky to have gotten this one.

Kind regards,

Fernando

David · 11th June 2017, 06:59 AM

My goodness that's an attractive kris.

kai · 11th June 2017, 12:07 PM

Hello Fernando,

Quote:

Presenting the blade after etching.

Thanks a lot for the update and your efforts!

This really is a sweet kris! I am amazed how weak the contrast seems to be though - haven't seen such an example before. The twistcore is certainly done with iron alloys of different composition and it's kinda weird that the etch doesn't pick it up.

Did you do some gentle repolishing before the etch? Considering the somewhat blotchy appearance of the steel core (slorok in Jawa parlor), I believe there is a chance that the etch did not work properly, possibly due to incomplete degreasing and perhaps polishing up with a power tool at the hands of an earlier owner?

A perfect etch often needs several attempts. I agree that one wants to be very gentle with this beauty though!

Regards,
Kai

Sajen · 11th June 2017, 12:13 PM

Agree with Kai in all points! Very nice kris and a shame that the twisted area don't show more contrast after etching.

Regards,
Detlef

CCUAL · 11th June 2017, 03:54 PM

I have tried etching my blades using the same method vinegar and lemon and I got the same result as yours. Try using a stronger solution like PCB, it works just fine for me specially on those stubborn Barong patterns that are hard to etch, it might work on your beautiful 18th C Kris. I am attaching two of mine that was PCB etched. I the first one had a very grayish dull pattern with vinegar and lemon, when I switched to PCB it gave me the pattern that I was looking for. Good luck.

Rick · 11th June 2017, 04:01 PM

I have one of these with the same pattern; some of you are using it as an avatar.
What chemical solution did you use to etch it?

I had a bit more success with ferric chloride (circuit board etchant) diluted with distilled water.
I used to get it at Radio Shack here in the states, but they are going, or have gone out of business.

I've always wondered if Stop Bath (used in B&W photography) would work; it's about the strongest solution of acetic acid that I know of.

10th June 2017, 09:59 AM	#5
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	Etched Presenting the blade after etching. Attached Images Last edited by F. de Luzon; 10th June 2017 at 10:39 AM.

11th June 2017, 03:54 PM	#11
CCUAL Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 76	I have tried etching my blades using the same method vinegar and lemon and I got the same result as yours. Try using a stronger solution like PCB, it works just fine for me specially on those stubborn Barong patterns that are hard to etch, it might work on your beautiful 18th C Kris. I am attaching two of mine that was PCB etched. I the first one had a very grayish dull pattern with vinegar and lemon, when I switched to PCB it gave me the pattern that I was looking for. Good luck. Attached Images

20th May 2017, 03:27 PM	#1
F. de Luzon Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 184	Hello Spunjer, Battara and Detlef! Thank you for your remarks! I will post pictures as soon as possible. Kind regards, Fernando

20th May 2017, 05:07 PM	#2
sakimori Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 26	Great kris and great photos!Makes me want use it as wallpaper.

21st May 2017, 03:17 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	Wouldn't that wall paper be bumpy?

11th June 2017, 12:48 AM	#6
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	What great and well done twist core! This kind is usually the best type and masterfully done. Also it is usually found on older blades (like this one for example). Congratulations on a great piece!

11th June 2017, 06:59 AM	#8
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,211	My goodness that's an attractive kris.

11th June 2017, 12:13 PM	#10
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,164	Agree with Kai in all points! Very nice kris and a shame that the twisted area don't show more contrast after etching. Regards, Detlef

11th June 2017, 04:01 PM	#12
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	I have one of these with the same pattern; some of you are using it as an avatar. What chemical solution did you use to etch it? I had a bit more success with ferric chloride (circuit board etchant) diluted with distilled water. I used to get it at Radio Shack here in the states, but they are going, or have gone out of business. I've always wondered if Stop Bath (used in B&W photography) would work; it's about the strongest solution of acetic acid that I know of.