What do I have? Wootz Kard?

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, 02:47 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,320	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	#2
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,911	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.