Laminated Kris for comment

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Pinoy Blade Hunter

i had cleaned it with 180,360, 400, 800, 1000 sandpaper then soaked in vinegar to etch. it showed some nice lamination patterns. i was hoping to find twist core somewhere but i can't.

Surprisingly a very nice lamination! Personally I would have sanded the fullers also! To find twistcore by such a coarse blade seems impossible IMVHO.

Originally Posted by Pinoy Blade Hunter

to my inexperienced eye, i would estimate the age of this blade to not older than WW2.

Would agree with you but think it's more a post WWII kris but a nice and complete example of this area.

Regards,
Detlef