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Andrew · 21st March 2005, 10:18 PM

Hi Jens. Normally, I would suggest that non-wootz was cheaper to produce. However, this katar exhibits exceptional workmanship, so cost seems an unlikely reason.

Is this an isolated instance, or are weapons from Tanjore typically not wootz?

21st March 2005, 10:18 PM	#2
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Hi Jens. Normally, I would suggest that non-wootz was cheaper to produce. However, this katar exhibits exceptional workmanship, so cost seems an unlikely reason. Is this an isolated instance, or are weapons from Tanjore typically not wootz?