What do I have? Wootz Kard?

TVV · 24th June 2021, 04:58 PM

It does look like wootz to me from the pictures - nice old blade.

Teodor

Rafngard · 29th June 2021, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TVV

It does look like wootz to me from the pictures - nice old blade.

Thank you sir!

Any comments on the mountings or sheath?

Have fun,
Leif

RobT · 30th June 2021, 01:27 AM

Hi Rafngard,

The eighth photo (the real close-up of the blade) appears to show texture. If that is correct, I would suspect that the blade has an acid etched pattern. I have an acid etched kard so I know that it was sometimes done.

Sincerely,
RobT

Battara · 30th June 2021, 02:47 AM

Rob if it weren't for the close ups I'd agree with you. But the close ups show a definite wootz, and a nice one at that.

mariusgmioc · 30th June 2021, 06:09 AM

It appears to be an old wootz kard blade re-mounted.

I believe that neither the scales nor the scabbard are the original. Possibly also the tang is a replacement.

However, the knife is in very poor condition needs some care... badly.

30th June 2021, 01:27 AM	#3
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 568	Acid Etched? Hi Rafngard, The eighth photo (the real close-up of the blade) appears to show texture. If that is correct, I would suspect that the blade has an acid etched pattern. I have an acid etched kard so I know that it was sometimes done. Sincerely, RobT

24th June 2021, 04:58 PM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,724	It does look like wootz to me from the pictures - nice old blade. Teodor

30th June 2021, 02:47 AM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	Rob if it weren't for the close ups I'd agree with you. But the close ups show a definite wootz, and a nice one at that.

30th June 2021, 06:09 AM	#5
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,912	It appears to be an old wootz kard blade re-mounted. I believe that neither the scales nor the scabbard are the original. Possibly also the tang is a replacement. However, the knife is in very poor condition needs some care... badly.