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					Originally Posted by ariel
					
				 
				Would not be surprised to see wootz blade.  Pattern-welded at the very least. Etching a small window will give an answer, but it would be an easy task: no rusting, no pitting. Not sure about the fittings: on the photograph they look copper alloy to me. Again, a small area  rubbed with silver-cleaning paste would direct you to their full cleaning or leaving them as is. 
Outstanding example of a true museum quality! Congratulations! 
			
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 Thank you Ariel!
For the feetings for sure it's brass.