blue wootz

RSWORD · 3rd December 2006, 01:38 AM

I enjoy this blade because it has a high gloss finish and the blade coloration, which I could not really capture in the picture, is a blue grey. High contrast, high activity, typical of quality Persian work.

Battara · 3rd December 2006, 08:28 PM

Not only do I bow in your presence when it comes to wootz examples and knowledge (

) but I find Persian wootz fun, especially with its high contrast.

Gt Obach · 3rd December 2006, 08:50 PM

thank you
very nice wootz ... candy for the eyes...

Greg

RSWORD · 4th December 2006, 12:38 AM

Greg,

I think the original post that prompted me to share some examples truly was thought provoking. Is it only eye candy or was it functional. To me, it was both. Like the Japanese and their blades, I think wootz was revered and like Japanese blades quality wootz blades served as family heirlooms and passed down through the generations. It is not uncommon for the blade to greatly outdate the mountings.

Gt Obach · 4th December 2006, 04:47 PM

I agree with you completely... i think they were very functional and well thought of..
- and well taken care of..... i'm alway amazed at the condition of these ancient blades.... obviously they are taken seriously by the owners..

to be honest... a saber is not an easy thing to make... there is alot of talent that goes into these swords..

Greg

3rd December 2006, 01:38 AM	#1
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,083	blue wootz I enjoy this blade because it has a high gloss finish and the blade coloration, which I could not really capture in the picture, is a blue grey. High contrast, high activity, typical of quality Persian work. Attached Images

3rd December 2006, 08:28 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,200	Not only do I bow in your presence when it comes to wootz examples and knowledge ( ) but I find Persian wootz fun, especially with its high contrast.

3rd December 2006, 08:50 PM	#3
Gt Obach Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	thank you very nice wootz ... candy for the eyes... Greg

4th December 2006, 12:38 AM	#4
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,083	Greg, I think the original post that prompted me to share some examples truly was thought provoking. Is it only eye candy or was it functional. To me, it was both. Like the Japanese and their blades, I think wootz was revered and like Japanese blades quality wootz blades served as family heirlooms and passed down through the generations. It is not uncommon for the blade to greatly outdate the mountings.

4th December 2006, 04:47 PM	#5
Gt Obach Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	I agree with you completely... i think they were very functional and well thought of.. - and well taken care of..... i'm alway amazed at the condition of these ancient blades.... obviously they are taken seriously by the owners.. to be honest... a saber is not an easy thing to make... there is alot of talent that goes into these swords.. Greg