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Ian · 10th June 2024, 12:40 PM

I'm nowhere near a wootz expert, but the pattern seems very linear for wootz, with parallel lines bunched together near the sharpened edge. Looks maybe like a laminated blade to me, but let's hear from our more knowledgeable members.

10th June 2024, 12:40 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,333	I'm nowhere near a wootz expert, but the pattern seems very linear for wootz, with parallel lines bunched together near the sharpened edge. Looks maybe like a laminated blade to me, but let's hear from our more knowledgeable members.