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3rd January 2019, 09:37 AM
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Wootz dagger help
Gentlemen,
happy new year to all of you first up. I am currently in Aqaba, Jordan, and stumbled over this curved dagger. Allegedly, it is some 50 years old. Length is roughly 40 cm, bone handle has a thumb rest. One can see the layers of steel on top of the one piece blade. May I ask your appreciated opinions on this one? Thanks in advance, Dirk. |
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3rd January 2019, 09:40 AM
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3rd January 2019, 10:06 AM
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They sell in Jordan and Syria these kind of daggers and swords, it's Indian and recent 1970ties. plus they want a lot of money for these.
Don't buy! |
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3rd January 2019, 10:25 AM
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My wife had a bad feeling with the seller.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Best, Dirk |
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3rd January 2019, 05:47 PM
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I agree 100% with Kubur. In fact they are still making these today.
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3rd January 2019, 09:11 PM
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Yep.. Indian Zirah Bouk, and about 10 years old. As Battara said, they are still made today for tourist market. Can get them in India for 10 bucks.
PS: This knife has nothing to do with Wootz. The blade is made of very low quality pattern welded steel (some call it "damascus" steel). Last edited by mariusgmioc; 3rd January 2019 at 10:01 PM. |
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