Another wootz katar

[T. Koch]

Hi Lew!

I don't have a lot to contribute with as to the academical discussion of your katars, I just wanted to say nice scores!

Did you do any polishing before etching the wootz? If so, could you briefly summarize how?

- enjoy them in good health!


Cordially, - Thor

[Lew]

Originally Posted by T. Koch

Hi Lew!

I don't have a lot to contribute with as to the academical discussion of your katars, I just wanted to say nice scores!

Did you do any polishing before etching the wootz? If so, could you briefly summarize how?

- enjoy them in good health!


Cordially, - Thor

Yes I cleaned it lightly with 0000 steel wool and gave the bottom a light etch with very diluted ferric chloride. Then I gave it a light coat of mineral oil. The wootz pattern on the bottom one is harder to see when compared with top one probably due to the fact that I tried to maintain the original patina basically it still has the factory finish .