Turkish Ribbon Pattern

ALEX · 9th April 2007, 10:59 AM

The blade on top exhibits regular so-called twisted star pattern. The one on the bottom has a few rows of stars separated by very fine white horizontal lines. This is what I consider to be a good Turkish Ribbon pattern

BTW: The lower blade was restored using previously unknown to me powder mixed with water. It was given to me by a friend, and it is supposed to be from Middle Eastern mountain or river. The powder looks, feels and smells just like a plain mud/dirt, it easily mixes with water, and definitely has no acid in it. The pattern developed almost instantaneously upon application. I only have a small amount of this stuff, and have no idea where to get more. Anyone heard of this before?

9th April 2007, 10:59 AM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Turkish Ribbon Pattern The blade on top exhibits regular so-called twisted star pattern. The one on the bottom has a few rows of stars separated by very fine white horizontal lines. This is what I consider to be a good Turkish Ribbon pattern BTW: The lower blade was restored using previously unknown to me powder mixed with water. It was given to me by a friend, and it is supposed to be from Middle Eastern mountain or river. The powder looks, feels and smells just like a plain mud/dirt, it easily mixes with water, and definitely has no acid in it. The pattern developed almost instantaneously upon application. I only have a small amount of this stuff, and have no idea where to get more. Anyone heard of this before? Attached Images