Small? Wootz? Kurdish? Jambiya

Battara · 4th September 2010, 10:43 PM

The hilt looks so far to be a type of white horn. Better close ups would be helpful. I agree in that it is Kurdish.

David · 4th September 2010, 10:47 PM

Norm, i definitely see the pattern you are seeing, but whether it is wootz or not i couldn't say. Obviously an etch will tell. Is this in your hands?

4th September 2010, 10:43 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,346	The hilt looks so far to be a type of white horn. Better close ups would be helpful. I agree in that it is Kurdish.

4th September 2010, 10:47 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Norm, i definitely see the pattern you are seeing, but whether it is wootz or not i couldn't say. Obviously an etch will tell. Is this in your hands?