Unusual hanger with translation needed

[ingelred]

This is no cable damascus but a pattern damascus named Turkish ribbon. This pattern is produced by forging and twisting several bars of damascus steel individually which are than forged together to give the blade a special appearence. This kind of pattern is fairly common on old turkish blades.

Greetings, Helge

[wolviex]

Originally Posted by ingelred

This kind of pattern is fairly common on old turkish blades.

I tend to agree with you, because American origin just doesn't fit me this time .

My question: "fairly common on old turkish blades" - how old?

[Rick]

This is a pretty poor example of Turkish Ribbon , if it is Turkish ribbon .
I think it might possibly be cable , or an apprentice's first attempt at T.R.
With all of the cold shuts I'm left wondering .

[Rivkin]

Originally Posted by wolviex

I tend to agree with you, because American origin just doesn't fit me this time .

Solingen also used to make swords out of steel cables in the second half of XIX century.