an khanda sword

rand · 31st July 2007, 02:52 AM

Is this the condition blade was in when you purchased it? Was there previously a light layer of rust that was removed? It may be the lighting, but the color of the metal looks a dull grey with no luster, not the hard shine of smooth metal I would expect, that could be caused from applying a rust remover like naval jelly to take rust from intricate goldwork.

The blade definately is false damascus, the color of the gold and the style of the decoration appear 19th century. Nice khanda....

rand

31st July 2007, 02:52 AM	#20
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Khanda with Gold Koftgari Is this the condition blade was in when you purchased it? Was there previously a light layer of rust that was removed? It may be the lighting, but the color of the metal looks a dull grey with no luster, not the hard shine of smooth metal I would expect, that could be caused from applying a rust remover like naval jelly to take rust from intricate goldwork. The blade definately is false damascus, the color of the gold and the style of the decoration appear 19th century. Nice khanda.... rand

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