Parang? Java? Bali?

Maurice · 10th September 2016, 09:28 PM

And an old drawing of such (old style) hilt, also in the Leiden museum collection.

Rick · 10th September 2016, 10:13 PM

Pamor means layers in the simplest definition in Indonesian.
It also refers to the patterns seen; sometimes planned sometimes not.
I think if you etched that blade you might well find contrasting colors of metal; of course you might not, but I think that's why most are encouraging you to do so.

10th September 2016, 09:28 PM	#1
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,462	And an old drawing of such (old style) hilt, also in the Leiden museum collection. Attached Images

10th September 2016, 10:13 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Pamor means layers in the simplest definition in Indonesian. It also refers to the patterns seen; sometimes planned sometimes not. I think if you etched that blade you might well find contrasting colors of metal; of course you might not, but I think that's why most are encouraging you to do so.