comments on this barung lamenation?

[Spunjer]

WW! didn't realize this thread was going to get this much response! thanks for everyone's comments. sure learned a lot about forging. but what is the difference between pile and sandwich? sounds like it's the same process. tom, i know you brought up on another thread how lamination style could be an age indicator. would be nice if that can be proven on barungs, since the laminations are more readily available on these weapons. as for what i got, i wasn't aware this type of lamination was common; i just never saw other examples. thanks for the pic, rick. it does look similar to mine. mind showing the full sword ?
federico, could you please elaborate when you wrote:

"...I would tend to shy away from the 19th century, particularly since this piece looks so complete."

by that, did you mean because it came with the scabbard?