True Combat Value of Wootz

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Originally Posted by Ann Feuerbach

I think trying to determine which is the "best quality" sword is like trying to determine what the "Best" car is...American made? Japanese? German? Italian? British? depends on your needs, even the most expensive ones can produce a "lemon", while a cheaper car may perform very well for a long time, plus personal experience, preference, and how much you can afford.

You're right Dr. Ann.
This thread switched from "True combat value of the wootz" to "in order to produce swords is crucible damascus better then european steels in later times ?".
Whether, after the info provided, we can answer at the original topic
"wootz had good and true combat value", at the second question which the
thread has switched to, due to the almost exclusively western info provided
we can only reply the way you made : "depends on...".