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Hi,
This is a small section from an Indian piece I have aquired, can you tell me if this is wootz? I will post the whole blade in due course but my curiosity is aroused upon cleaning a small section and coming up with this pattern. Many thanks. Norman. |
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Based on that picture I'd say not. Possible that a good polish and etch would reveal a pattern weld though. The circles are very interesting as they seem so numerous. Possibly a genuine raindrop pattern?
Which would be rarer than simple crystaline wootz. I'd say definately worth more work. Last edited by Atlantia; 24th June 2012 at 07:13 PM. |
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Hi Gene,
Thanks for your help. My Regards, Norman. |
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Hi,
Some more photographs with different lighting. Regards, Norman. |
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Hi Norman, Is that how it came to you or post-etching of a clean smooth surface? |
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Hi Gene,
I have not etched the blade at all I've only cleaned off grime and tobacco tar, the whole thing is pretty manky, and given it a little polish with ultra fine paper. Regards, Norman. |
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Try a little etch? |
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Hi Gene,
Some close-ups, best I can do with an older compact camera. Will try and get hold of a better machine. My Regards, Norman. |
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