Kyber Collection

Rick · 2nd September 2012, 04:43 AM

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And do these stick to a wet hand ?
Yes .

Does dry horn stick, or feel the same ?
No .

Atlantia · 2nd September 2012, 12:46 PM

Come on Trench, how about those pictures?
The brown hilted Kyber for a start (the hilt itself)

Unless these are all relatively modern, some are likely be wootz. Probobly as is often the case poor crystaline, but wootz none the less.
You are unlikely to be able to tell unless you etch them.

trenchwarfare · 4th September 2012, 08:42 PM

Hi guys. Sorry it took so long to get back. With a 16x loop, and bright sunlight, I finally managed to find a small window of end grain. According to all images I have seen, the hilt of the black Pesh-kabz, is Rhino. There is also a small window of side grain, that looks right. Unable to take decent photos, with my limited equipment, and abilities. The blade does have a visible wootz pattern. Without etching, there is no visible wootz on any other blade. The brown handle on one of the military swords, is unfortunately, wood. But, I believe that it is the original hilt. What is the preferred etching medium? It seems everyone likes something different. And, what is the preferred technique.

2nd September 2012, 04:43 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Rhino ........ And do these stick to a wet hand ? Yes . Does dry horn stick, or feel the same ? No . Attached Images

2nd September 2012, 12:46 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Come on Trench, how about those pictures? The brown hilted Kyber for a start (the hilt itself) Unless these are all relatively modern, some are likely be wootz. Probobly as is often the case poor crystaline, but wootz none the less. You are unlikely to be able to tell unless you etch them.

4th September 2012, 08:42 PM	#3
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Hi guys. Sorry it took so long to get back. With a 16x loop, and bright sunlight, I finally managed to find a small window of end grain. According to all images I have seen, the hilt of the black Pesh-kabz, is Rhino. There is also a small window of side grain, that looks right. Unable to take decent photos, with my limited equipment, and abilities. The blade does have a visible wootz pattern. Without etching, there is no visible wootz on any other blade. The brown handle on one of the military swords, is unfortunately, wood. But, I believe that it is the original hilt. What is the preferred etching medium? It seems everyone likes something different. And, what is the preferred technique.