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Ann Feuerbach · 22nd August 2005, 10:56 PM

Hi all!
I agree it is difficult to judge from a picture. It either looks like very fine south Indian wootz, or very complicated lamination. The blade shape does look as though it may be from a ground down old sword blade. Stick it under a microscope and see if you can see any spheroidal cementite. I know, easier said than done!
Battara, I did not know you were from Louisville. I was just there to visit the Frazier.

22nd August 2005, 10:56 PM	#13
Ann Feuerbach Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 133	Hi all! I agree it is difficult to judge from a picture. It either looks like very fine south Indian wootz, or very complicated lamination. The blade shape does look as though it may be from a ground down old sword blade. Stick it under a microscope and see if you can see any spheroidal cementite. I know, easier said than done! Battara, I did not know you were from Louisville. I was just there to visit the Frazier.