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4th March 2008, 08:45 PM
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Location: Bay Area
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Gentlemen,
Thank you for your quick replies. I chose the photos, on which the pattern resembled wootz the most on purpose. Now here are some additional photos, which I think will support Rick's excellent observations. Regards, Teodor |
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4th March 2008, 10:52 PM
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Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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I vote for mechanical.
There are plenty of "ladder-like" mechanical examples in Manfred Sachse's book. Rick is unquestionably correct: ladder is an artificial embellishment and can be applied to either variety of damascus-type blades. And, of course, the inserted edge is a dead giveaway. Nice blade, no doubt. |
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4th March 2008, 11:00 PM
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Location: East Coast USA
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Yes now that better pics are posted I must change my opinion mechanical it is.
Lew |
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5th March 2008, 03:09 AM
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Location: USA
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+1 Mechanical. +1 Indian.
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5th March 2008, 01:48 PM
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 and especially after seeing the rest of the blade:-)Nice blade! |
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