Silver Badik with unusual triangular blade

[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by David

Well, i'm no "expert", but i see no reason not to accept this as an indigenous Indonesian blade. I know we have seen this form before, but i just can't find the thread yet. I'll keep searching. Perhaps someone else remembers. Believe me Roland, there are plenty examples of "fine and flawless" forging from SEA. The Europeans did not have a monopoly on such skills.

Tank you for your comment. Please do not misunderstand me. I am full of respect for asian forging. I have one absolutely flawless forged mandau with differential hardened blade and human hair tuft. It easily reaches best european Quality.

In the near future i will present a granular wootz dagger sculpture, which is far above european quality, simply incredible.

Best wishes Roland