I'm not sure in this zoom in picture of the Baka Baka can help.
The more I look at it, the more I think it's more acid etched?
I mean, if it was chased, wouldn't the lines be deeper, and less precise?
The Baka Baka should be at the end of the handle, yes?
In line with the edge of the blade (same line as my knuckle if I was holding the Kris).
This makes me wonder what is the purpose of the protuded opening on the side of the blade tang in the wooden handle (where you insert the blade).
Would you know?
Did the bladesmith use that opening for a filling?
Epoxy resin for example?
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