Wootz Shamshir for Comments

A.alnakkas · 22nd March 2012, 09:49 PM

Hey Guys,

Got this wootz shamshir recently, it had superficial rust so I just cleaned + oiled it. I didnt etch it or anything but the wootz pattern shows. The inscription is "kalb Ali" but I am not 100% sure... The tip seems to be hardened and of different colour around the edge.. any ideas?

The hilt seems similar to the general arab style (Badawi and Syrian) but it does not show a pommel cap nor any evidence of it, some suggest that this style is Iraqi but am not sure. The black side of the hilt slabs seems to be a recent replacement. Will add pictures.

This is my first wootz shamshir so be easy on me :P (sorry about the terrible photos)

A.alnakkas · 22nd March 2012, 10:05 PM

I think this side of the hilt is the older one.

Runjeet Singh · 23rd March 2012, 12:51 AM

Hi,

Lovely piece, its always nice when you have the original wootz pattern under the muck, it means you don't have to get your hands dirty!

Don't worry, your photos aren't too bad, you did well to show the pattern. Next time try using natural light (outside). Either in slightly overcast conditions, or if it is bright and sunny (I'm guessing it will be where you are!) then in a slightly shaded area.

Good luck,
Runjeet

Dom · 23rd March 2012, 01:30 AM

Salam Aleikum Hadj Lotfi
fantastic "Johar" ... really I love this wootz
but do an effort to offer us a pics more clear
please, use a numeric camera, not a smart-phone

I should like to see "acutely" all details

Mabrouk alf mabrouk, you are a lucky guy

à +

Dom

Gavin Nugent · 23rd March 2012, 03:53 AM

Congrats Lofty, you wanted it, now you have it!! Nice blade.

Gav

AJ1356 · 23rd March 2012, 03:45 PM

Very Nice, nice pattern on the blade

22nd March 2012, 09:49 PM	#1
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Wootz Shamshir for Comments Hey Guys, Got this wootz shamshir recently, it had superficial rust so I just cleaned + oiled it. I didnt etch it or anything but the wootz pattern shows. The inscription is "kalb Ali" but I am not 100% sure... The tip seems to be hardened and of different colour around the edge.. any ideas? The hilt seems similar to the general arab style (Badawi and Syrian) but it does not show a pommel cap nor any evidence of it, some suggest that this style is Iraqi but am not sure. The black side of the hilt slabs seems to be a recent replacement. Will add pictures. This is my first wootz shamshir so be easy on me :P (sorry about the terrible photos) Attached Images

22nd March 2012, 10:05 PM	#2
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	I think this side of the hilt is the older one. Attached Images

23rd March 2012, 12:51 AM	#3
Runjeet Singh Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warwickshire, England Posts: 150	Hi, Lovely piece, its always nice when you have the original wootz pattern under the muck, it means you don't have to get your hands dirty! Don't worry, your photos aren't too bad, you did well to show the pattern. Next time try using natural light (outside). Either in slightly overcast conditions, or if it is bright and sunny (I'm guessing it will be where you are!) then in a slightly shaded area. Good luck, Runjeet

23rd March 2012, 01:30 AM	#4
Dom Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG) Posts: 1,142	Salam Aleikum Hadj Lotfi fantastic "Johar" ... really I love this wootz but do an effort to offer us a pics more clear please, use a numeric camera, not a smart-phone I should like to see "acutely" all details Mabrouk alf mabrouk, you are a lucky guy à + Dom

23rd March 2012, 03:53 AM	#5
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Congrats Lofty, you wanted it, now you have it!! Nice blade. Gav

23rd March 2012, 03:45 PM	#6
AJ1356 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nashville Posts: 314	Very Nice, nice pattern on the blade