Twistcore Padsumbalin?

[Spunjer]

thanks David!

i exaggerated the lighting (Photoshop) a little bit to emphasize the patterns; it's not as dark as it is. you're right Kai, in that it was probably etched before, since prior to removing the rust, the pattern were descernable. then i saw the chain-like pattern on one side after scrubbing the blade.
thanks for clarifying the lamination process! hopefully Alan can chime in on this. would love to hear his comment...

[DaveS]

Ron: While I don't think it could really be called a twist-core as such, it sure is a rare and interesting pattern. Maybe you should give the blade a polish and a re-etch. Would really like to see what might appear. Maybe some type of unknown Moro pattern no one has seen yet????.....Dave.

[Rick]

I'd respectfully disagree with Dave on a further etch; but you know what they say about opinions .
Ron, do you think the twine wrap is original to the piece ?
I ask because there would be tremendous pressure on that area with contact with bone .
I remember my example (now sold) had 3 iron rings to support the tang end of the blade .

[kai]

Ron, do you think the twine wrap is original to the piece ?

Twine or rattan?

I ask because there would be tremendous pressure on that area with contact with bone .
I remember my example (now sold) had 3 iron rings to support the tang end of the blade .

Rattan can be very strong. I'm with Rick though and always feel a bit uneasy with anything but strong iron rings as ferrule(s) for these beasts!

Regards,
Kai