A Simple, Elegant All Wootz Steel Kard Dagger

[CharlesS]

While I am generally attracted to "bling" decorated ethnographic weapons, this simple kard dagger really caught my eye in Baltimore at the auction. The dagger is Indo-Persian and likely 19th century or perhaps a little earlier. The dagger is from two pieces of wootz steel, one making the blade and the other the hilt. The contrast of the wootz is quite dramatic.

I suspect the scabbard is later.

I may be rethinking my ideas about "blingy" weapons!

Dimensions: Overall 11.5in. Blade: 7.25in.

Comments and opinions welcomed.

[spiral]

Lovely!

A true example that The very best quality requires no bling..

Spiral

[ALEX]

Actually, this IS bling )
Wonderful wootz kard, Charles. Congrats!
Here is another, all wotz kard. The scabbard is new of-course)

[spiral]

Originally Posted by ALEX

Actually, this IS bling )

Ahhh I guess that depends on which definition of bling one uses.....

For myself I just see quality materials, stylistic proportioned design & skilled manufacture, but not ostentatiousness or decorative ornamentation purely for show..

But that's a personal view... as is yours of course..


Spiral

[Battara]

I'm glad you brought the wootz out in the handle - I couldn't see it at the show.

[CharlesS]

Originally Posted by ALEX

Actually, this IS bling )
Wonderful wootz kard, Charles. Congrats!
Here is another, all wotz kard. The scabbard is new of-course)

That's a magnificent example Alex. Thanks for including it in the thread.

[DaveS]

Charles: When something is that good, no "bling" is required.......Dave.

[Sossan]

In my opinion the Wootz IS bling, great example, thanks for sharing.