unusual small little moro kris for id please

kai · 12th August 2019, 05:47 PM

Hello Thomas,

Thanks for your input!

In my experience steel perceived as unlaminated in antique blades usually proves to be quality steel extensively “washed” and essentially homogenized by multiple folding upon itself - as you know, this needs a very fine polish as well as a gentle etch to make these non-contrasting layers visible, possibly under magnification.

Regards,
Kai

12th August 2019, 05:47 PM	#33
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Hello Thomas, Thanks for your input! In my experience steel perceived as unlaminated in antique blades usually proves to be quality steel extensively “washed” and essentially homogenized by multiple folding upon itself - as you know, this needs a very fine polish as well as a gentle etch to make these non-contrasting layers visible, possibly under magnification. Regards, Kai