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ariel 7th December 2008 09:22 PM

Is it Wootz?
 
Bought for $600+

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_4026wt_909
I think it is fake damascus, ie wax resist process.
Am I very wrong?

ALEX 7th December 2008 09:37 PM

I agree, wax resist a.k.a acid etch method. Interesting that the pattern was applied even on the blade top/ridge. The repetitive uniform pattern is present, and it lacks circular distortions and random swirls which would be at least some in true Damascus.

RSWORD 8th December 2008 02:27 AM

Agreed, it is acid etched but a pretty good job.


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