Is this Wootz Steel?

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by AkaaliSingh

Hey all this is my first topic... I was wondering i have cleaned a Indo Persian Khanda i have.... and this pattern showed , im unsure if it is wootz or just the aging pattana.

any comments? thanks

Welcome,

It would be interesting to view this Khanda as the blade by design is not typical for a Khanda.
Whilst I doubt there is a Wootz pattern to this blade by design, Wootz does not always show and often needs chemical attention to show through old patina.

Gav

[ALEX]

Gav is very correct. The blade needs to be etched (treated with a mild acidic solution) to reveal any pattern. The patina with pitting combination often creates an "illusion" of pattern. This particular blade does not show any. Give it a try, and good luck.

[AkaaliSingh]

thanks for the replys! that what i thought aswel, is their any way of geting rid of the pitting other than sanding?

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by AkaaliSingh

thanks for the replys! that what i thought aswel, is their any way of geting rid of the pitting other than sanding?

Nothing but good old fashioned elbow grease will get rid of pitting, but really, don't worry about it, it is after all an old warrior and and an old warrior need to show his age gracefully.

Gav

[Atlantia]

Wow, looks great, whats going on with that blade? Close-ups needed

[AkaaliSingh]

full image ( the wavey bit is apart of a spear and not apart of the khanda lol) sorry couldn't get a new picture for now.