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28th September 2008, 10:17 PM
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I agree with Atlantia and Rand. It does not look new. The metal between gold is well patinated, the handle (ivory?) looks definitely old, and on the second from the top image I can clearly see a pattern, which does look like wotz. Well done! Nice dagger.
Also, the line on the ridge can indicate a fold line, not necessarily that two (different) panels of steel were merged. The etching can confirm it. Last edited by ALEX; 28th September 2008 at 10:53 PM. |
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28th September 2008, 10:40 PM
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Location: Louisville, KY
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Yes, the koftgari is of a quality unmatched even today. In addition is has wear and the ivory aging, well, all says old. Someone may have "cleaned" the blade. Closeups of the blade would be nice. Great puppy.
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1st October 2008, 12:57 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
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I can not see pattern on the blade (other than the seam..whatever may have caused it), but there is a form called Kamara which is wootz on one side and pattern-weld on the other....I saw several while in India.
I have not made one yet, but will.. Ric |
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