Iron Khanjar

mariusgmioc · 17th November 2016, 06:39 AM

Yet, I have seen quite a few Qajar Khanjars with wootz blades. So, if it will be the case, this one won't definitely be an exception.

I guess that most of them were refurbished older blades.

Oliver Pinchot · 17th November 2016, 07:07 AM

Wootz blades were produced in Iran into the 20th century.
Nasr al-Din Shah (r. 1848-1896) was responsible for a neoclassical movement in Iran, designed to counter European influence and stimulate the economy. Swordsmithing was revived and some very good wootz blades were forged. A number of the better examples bear his name.

Saracen · 17th November 2016, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot

Wootz blades were produced in Iran into the 20th century.
Nasr al-Din Shah (r. 1848-1896) was responsible for a neoclassical movement in Iran, designed to counter European influence and stimulate the economy. Swordsmithing was revived and some very good wootz blades were forged. A number of the better examples bear his name.

Спасибо за эту информацию

Thank you for this information

17th November 2016, 06:39 AM	#1
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	Yet, I have seen quite a few Qajar Khanjars with wootz blades. So, if it will be the case, this one won't definitely be an exception. I guess that most of them were refurbished older blades.

17th November 2016, 07:07 AM	#2
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 462	Wootz blades were produced in Iran into the 20th century. Nasr al-Din Shah (r. 1848-1896) was responsible for a neoclassical movement in Iran, designed to counter European influence and stimulate the economy. Swordsmithing was revived and some very good wootz blades were forged. A number of the better examples bear his name.