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14th August 2012, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Nashville
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I'm gonna go with newer, it is not wootz but pattern welded damascus steel. $4k imo is lots of cheddar for this item.
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14th August 2012, 11:44 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: The Sharp end
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Good catch as always Alex.
Signes of etched 'grey' even under the hilt scales, no wear, no oxidisation, no patina etc. But very nice work on the blade. The day is nearly here when pattern welded blades will all be suspect. |
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21st August 2012, 02:14 AM
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Location: Louisville, KY
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I also noticed that upon second look the koftgari is more of the newer wire style used in India today. |
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21st August 2012, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Room 101, Glos. UK
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reminds me of this current indian made one for around $549.50 (plus $18 to sharpen it) i've been considering buying. they have a few in stock.
 even comes with a nice scabbard. shipping from the USA is a bit steep tho. guess the tidbit of koftgari adds a few thou... |
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26th August 2012, 08:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Ouch! Auction fever, I would be very disinclined to part with real money without handling the item.
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