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17th February 2026, 09:24 PM
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Is this wootz?
I have been involved in a debate on another forum whether the sword in the photos has a wootz blade or not.
It would be interesting to hear your opinions! |
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17th February 2026, 11:19 PM
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Doesn't look wootzy, more like pattern welded, sometimes called Damascus.
It was used in European presentation swords quite often. Are there any inscriptions or decorations on the blade? Last edited by kronckew; 18th February 2026 at 10:06 AM. |
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17th February 2026, 11:40 PM
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Hi Marius,
Pattern welded, no wootz IMVHO! Regards, Detlef |
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18th February 2026, 09:02 PM
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Thank you for your opinions!
That's exactly what I also said: pattern welded. |
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Yesterday, 07:36 AM
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Not wootz
I agree with Sajen and kronckew. Not wootz, but a rather attractive laminated pattern that shows goof contrast. Nice blade.
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Today, 04:05 AM
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The pattern almost looks like an image I saved from one of the Hubble telescope pictures.
Cosmic. 
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Today, 07:05 PM
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Wootz. Pattern is pretty organic.
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