When in India "died" wootz?

mahratt · 17th April 2016, 08:26 PM

The fact that someone has not yet proved the fact of wootz steel production in the late 19th century in Central Asia and Afghanistan, does not mean that it was not. There is growing evidence to prove that at the end of the 19th century in this region produced of wootz weapons .

But, of course, can believe the old dogmas

Of course it is easier than most to analyze and carry out research)))))

So I think really, to continue the discussion does not make sense.

ariel · 17th April 2016, 10:00 PM

Yup, I am into old dogmas of factual evidence.
Please continue your "research" and enlighten us with your "discoveries" when they are ripe enough for informed discussion.
BTW, how is your theory on dating Afghani weapons by the presence or absence of brass elements? Still working on it? I am still intrigued by it.

mahratt · 17th April 2016, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

Yup, I am into old dogmas of factual evidence.
Please continue your "research" and enlighten us with your "discoveries" when they are ripe enough for informed discussion.
BTW, how is your theory on dating Afghani weapons by the presence or absence of brass elements? Still working on it? I am still intrigued by it.

Do not worry. Once an article is finally ready, I will introduce it in English.

And you continue to hold on to the old "information", although as it turns out that often "It’s still all up in the air"

Jim McDougall · 17th April 2016, 11:19 PM

This thread is so 'SHAVER KOOL' !!!!!

Yawn!

Rick · 18th April 2016, 02:24 AM

The above posts were deleted because they were beneath the level of discourse expected and accepted here.
Just stop.

ariel · 22nd November 2020, 03:44 AM

After so many years, just an offer of a pleasant read.

https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.ne...OHF5GGSLRBV4ZA

If anybody knows all that had ever been written about wootz and is capable of understanding the intricacies of the topic,- it is unquestionably Ann Feuerbach.
A very short, understandable article about history of wootz research, the search for its composition ( alloy of iron and carbon) that was known at least 20 years before Anosov who is customarily credited for it, and other piquant and not well-known details, areas of uncertainty etc, - in short: read it!
I enjoyed it enormously, and so will you.

Ian · 22nd November 2020, 07:14 AM

Sorry Ariel. Just reports a string of "Access denied." That link is a total dud for me.

ariel · 22nd November 2020, 12:17 PM

I checked it after posting it here and it worked. Now it is “ access denied”:-(((
Internet is playing nasty games.

Try go directly to
Ann Feuerbach “Crucible Damascus Steel: a fascination for almost 2,000 years”

17th April 2016, 08:26 PM	#1
mahratt Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Russia Posts: 1,042	The fact that someone has not yet proved the fact of wootz steel production in the late 19th century in Central Asia and Afghanistan, does not mean that it was not. There is growing evidence to prove that at the end of the 19th century in this region produced of wootz weapons . But, of course, can believe the old dogmas Of course it is easier than most to analyze and carry out research))))) So I think really, to continue the discussion does not make sense.

17th April 2016, 10:00 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Yup, I am into old dogmas of factual evidence. Please continue your "research" and enlighten us with your "discoveries" when they are ripe enough for informed discussion. BTW, how is your theory on dating Afghani weapons by the presence or absence of brass elements? Still working on it? I am still intrigued by it.

17th April 2016, 11:19 PM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,443	This thread is so 'SHAVER KOOL' !!!!! Yawn!

18th April 2016, 02:24 AM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	The above posts were deleted because they were beneath the level of discourse expected and accepted here. Just stop.

22nd November 2020, 03:44 AM	#6
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	After so many years, just an offer of a pleasant read. https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.ne...OHF5GGSLRBV4ZA If anybody knows all that had ever been written about wootz and is capable of understanding the intricacies of the topic,- it is unquestionably Ann Feuerbach. A very short, understandable article about history of wootz research, the search for its composition ( alloy of iron and carbon) that was known at least 20 years before Anosov who is customarily credited for it, and other piquant and not well-known details, areas of uncertainty etc, - in short: read it! I enjoyed it enormously, and so will you.

22nd November 2020, 07:14 AM	#7
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,450	Sorry Ariel. Just reports a string of "Access denied." That link is a total dud for me.

22nd November 2020, 12:17 PM	#8
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I checked it after posting it here and it worked. Now it is “ access denied”:-((( Internet is playing nasty games. Try go directly to Ann Feuerbach “Crucible Damascus Steel: a fascination for almost 2,000 years”