Unusual Sajen Keris

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by David

You could follow through with Detlef's suggestion of etching in search of pamor, but many sajen, especially older ones, did not have any pamor at all, so i don't know what finding pamor or not on this example would add to our understanding of it.

All keris sajen and other tosan aji I've seen and handled have had pamor or pamor sanak, all have been from folded iron. Look to the from you given link and Alans site: http://www.kerisattosanaji.com/kerissajen.html This will be visible already when cleaned with lemon or vinegar. Frankly said I don't have the suspections about the "orginality" of this piece you have.

Regards,
Detlef

[David]

Originally Posted by Sajen

All keris sajen and other tosan aji I've seen and handled have had pamor or pamor sanak, all have been from folded iron.

You may be right Sajen. I didn't say all or even most. Of course they are folded, but does that always include the addition of pamor material?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by David

You may be right Sajen. I didn't say all or even most. Of course they are folded, but does that always include the addition of pamor material?

Hello David,

No of course not. But removing the remaining rust and etch will give some hints if the piece is "authentic".

Regards,
Detlef