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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kuwait
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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) |
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#2 |
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kuwait
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I think this side of the hilt is the older one.
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#3 |
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Warwickshire, England
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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 |
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#4 |
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Paris (FR*) Cairo (EG)
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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 |
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#5 |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Congrats Lofty, you wanted it, now you have it!! Nice blade.
Gav |
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#6 |
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Nashville
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Very Nice, nice pattern on the blade
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