Topographic pattern on kris

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by JeffS

Apologies for the bad photos. I am about to clean this up but am curious about the slightly raised patterning on this kris. I'm tempted to polish but wanted to see if others have experienced this with Moro kris. Hope the pictures demonstrate what I am describing. The raised material is enough to feel with fingernail but not enough to "catch" it.

Hi Jeff,

I guess that Ian means me, I bought a similar over etched barung from him via ebay years ago. I've thought about to repolish the blade but I have enough other projects which seems more important to my eyes!
Your kris blade looks very interesting in this state, I would let it in this state.

Regards,
Detlef