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Lew
14th June 2009, 06:54 PM
I picked this jambiya up a couple of years ago but could not be sure if the blade was real wootz or acid etched faux wootz. I decided to sand and etch the blade with nice results.

Rick
14th June 2009, 07:46 PM
Nice Lew,

What did you use to bring it up ?

Lew
14th June 2009, 08:13 PM
A fresh batch of ferric chloride and distilled water with a hot water rinse.

Rick
14th June 2009, 10:04 PM
Thanks Lew, duly noted .

Ratio of fecl to h2o ??

Lew
14th June 2009, 11:20 PM
Thanks Lew, duly noted .

Ratio of fecl to h2o ??

1 to 4 ratio

Ferguson
14th June 2009, 11:24 PM
Sweet!
Steve

ferrylaki
15th June 2009, 04:41 AM
beautiful

CharlesS
16th June 2009, 11:39 AM
Very nice Lew!

What is the inscription on the scabbard mouth?

Lew
16th June 2009, 02:18 PM
Very nice Lew!

What is the inscription on the scabbard mouth?


Charles here you go.

ward
16th June 2009, 04:40 PM
Unusual to see an heirloom blade is these mounts nice one