Types of Damascus Pattern

ariel · 19th October 2011, 01:26 AM

Well, none of us is a true wootz expert, because there is not a single man alive on this planet who could reliably produce long wootz blades comparable in their esthetic appeal to the examples from Figiel's book.

I think Mr. Obach's tirade about qualifications as an expert was related to the Saudi executioner. Well, he actually used his wootz blade for it's intended reason. That makes him an expert par excellence:-)

Gt Obach · 19th October 2011, 03:40 AM

tirade: a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language

so i disagree with you.. as i'm sure you run into alot of that

i don't feel your expert is qualified for much of anything... unless a Saudi execution envolves combat ? perhaps he is a direct descendant from a soldier and can commune with his ancient relative .... perhaps

where is my crystal ball

19th October 2011, 01:26 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Well, none of us is a true wootz expert, because there is not a single man alive on this planet who could reliably produce long wootz blades comparable in their esthetic appeal to the examples from Figiel's book. I think Mr. Obach's tirade about qualifications as an expert was related to the Saudi executioner. Well, he actually used his wootz blade for it's intended reason. That makes him an expert par excellence:-)

19th October 2011, 03:40 AM	#2
Gt Obach Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	tirade: a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language so i disagree with you.. as i'm sure you run into alot of that i don't feel your expert is qualified for much of anything... unless a Saudi execution envolves combat ? perhaps he is a direct descendant from a soldier and can commune with his ancient relative .... perhaps where is my crystal ball