real damascus?

Miyamoto · 2nd December 2005, 06:44 PM

Hi!

I'm still a novice

and I've been offered that blade. Fairly modern, but it is a real damscus?

Rick · 2nd December 2005, 06:46 PM

Not wootz but real layered forged steel I believe .

Looks like a really heavy etch .

Battara · 3rd December 2005, 05:50 AM

Yeah, this would be considered damascus steel. Wootz is a type of damascus steel. Would you post pictures of the whole puppy please?

erlikhan · 3rd December 2005, 06:59 PM

He wouldnt post other pictures as this item is in fact a currently active auction on ebay . 6583208074 . Has 1 hour to close yet.

Rick · 3rd December 2005, 08:16 PM

I'm very tired of having to do this .

See you on Jan. 03

While you are contemplating your sins please read the posting rules .

The next ban will be permanent .

Andrew · 4th December 2005, 08:15 AM

Miyamoto,

The worst thing is the characterization of this weapon being "offered" to you.

That infers a private offering, not an active public auction. As you well know, discussion of active auctions is prohibited.

You are no longer a "novice" here.

2nd December 2005, 06:44 PM	#1
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erlikhan Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Istanbul Posts: 452	He wouldnt post other pictures as this item is in fact a currently active auction on ebay . 6583208074 . Has 1 hour to close yet. Last edited by erlikhan; 3rd December 2005 at 08:01 PM.

3rd December 2005, 08:16 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Miyamoto I'm very tired of having to do this . See you on Jan. 03 While you are contemplating your sins please read the posting rules . The next ban will be permanent .

2nd December 2005, 06:46 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Not wootz but real layered forged steel I believe . Looks like a really heavy etch .

3rd December 2005, 05:50 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	Yeah, this would be considered damascus steel. Wootz is a type of damascus steel. Would you post pictures of the whole puppy please?

4th December 2005, 08:15 AM	#6
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Miyamoto, The worst thing is the characterization of this weapon being "offered" to you. That infers a private offering, not an active public auction. As you well know, discussion of active auctions is prohibited. You are no longer a "novice" here.