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Lew
14th June 2009, 07:54 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, 08:46 PM
Nice Lew,

What did you use to bring it up ?
Lew
14th June 2009, 09:13 PM
A fresh batch of ferric chloride and distilled water with a hot water rinse.
Rick
14th June 2009, 11:04 PM
Thanks Lew, duly noted .

Ratio of fecl to h2o ??
Lew
15th June 2009, 12:20 AM
Thanks Lew, duly noted .

Ratio of fecl to h2o ??

1 to 4 ratio
Ferguson
15th June 2009, 12:24 AM
Sweet!
Steve
ferrylaki
15th June 2009, 05:41 AM
beautiful
CharlesS
16th June 2009, 12:39 PM
Very nice Lew!

What is the inscription on the scabbard mouth?
Lew
16th June 2009, 03:18 PM
Very nice Lew!

What is the inscription on the scabbard mouth?


Charles here you go.
ward
16th June 2009, 05:40 PM
Unusual to see an heirloom blade is these mounts nice one