erichjr Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 This katar i picked up looks like the blade could be wootz? Any thoughts. Erich
Mervyn Mitton Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 Erich - a nice example. With the gold neillo work on the grip it was obviously of some importance. I am not sure what you mean by Wootz. Was that a maker - or, perhaps a style ? Mervyn
erichjr Posted August 17, 2012 Author Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Wootz (Damascus) was a type of unique steel that came from india, if you look at the blade close you will some worm like detail in the blade. Erich Edited August 17, 2012 by erichjr
Mervyn Mitton Posted August 18, 2012 Posted August 18, 2012 Ah ! Yes. I know Damascus steel - just never heard that name for it. Looking at your blade I wouldn't say Damascus - you can usually see how it has been folded and worked-on. However, yours is very well made and collectable. Mervyn
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