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rand · 4th August 2007, 09:09 PM

Hey Tatyana,

Not all laminated blades made were meant to be etched, they were made for function. Yours appears to be one of the blades made for function. Most European swords are made with laminated blades also and polished bright at time of use.

About 25 years ago the damascus craze started with collectors and Sellers. Pattern welded modern blades were getting huge prices and cost often deermind by the inch. Some over zealous Sellers ecthed laminated blades and called it damasacus steel to inflate value. You see this still happening today.

Your sabre is genuine and from the time of use, the hilt is in excellent condition, the blade was made to absorb shock and not break.

There were many levels of Quality in damascus steel. AT the top of the heap the high contrast wootz blades with a sought after pattern( rose, kirk nar diban, Mohameds ladder, forty steps, double rung, zig zag ladder, oval pattern, etc....). to different grades of wootz (Khora Khorassan, Khorassan, maidens hair, qum,etc....) to pattern welds( core twist, star pattern, strainght laminate, etc...) to laminated blades meant to be polished bright.

There are always exceptions to the rule... the rating is for Islamic arms in general.

Nice tulwar.... I believe that translates to "par excellence"

rand

4th August 2007, 09:09 PM	#2
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Tulwar Hey Tatyana, Not all laminated blades made were meant to be etched, they were made for function. Yours appears to be one of the blades made for function. Most European swords are made with laminated blades also and polished bright at time of use. About 25 years ago the damascus craze started with collectors and Sellers. Pattern welded modern blades were getting huge prices and cost often deermind by the inch. Some over zealous Sellers ecthed laminated blades and called it damasacus steel to inflate value. You see this still happening today. Your sabre is genuine and from the time of use, the hilt is in excellent condition, the blade was made to absorb shock and not break. There were many levels of Quality in damascus steel. AT the top of the heap the high contrast wootz blades with a sought after pattern( rose, kirk nar diban, Mohameds ladder, forty steps, double rung, zig zag ladder, oval pattern, etc....). to different grades of wootz (Khora Khorassan, Khorassan, maidens hair, qum,etc....) to pattern welds( core twist, star pattern, strainght laminate, etc...) to laminated blades meant to be polished bright. There are always exceptions to the rule... the rating is for Islamic arms in general. Nice tulwar.... I believe that translates to "par excellence" rand