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Old 28th September 2008, 02:32 AM   #1
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Default ZIZ ZAG Wootz Ladder Pattern (Part II)

We had a nice discussion about Zig Zag pattern in this post
And I'd like to present the following: courtesy of www.asianarms.com,
and Tony Paul has graceously agreed to display this kard on the forum for discussion (Thanks Tony):
One side of the blade displays a zig zag ladder, while the other has 3 "crosses" (crossed ladders).. see the close-up of one "cross". It also appears as 2 "rozes" are present on both sides of the "cross".
Unlike the shamshir in the first post, the ladder formations on this kard appear "original". It does not have a prominent 3-D effect, and not easy to spot at first. I think it's safe to say that no angle grinder was used on this blade To the best of my knowledge, the zig zag pattern is at least known and documented, but the "cross" pattern is not. Would it be considered another variation of Kirk-Narduban? Or should we write to WTC (Wootz Trade Commission) requesting a new wootz classification. How about Cross-Narduban
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