Wootz dagger help

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Gentlemen,

happy new year to all of you first up.
I am currently in Aqaba, Jordan, and stumbled over this curved dagger.
Allegedly, it is some 50 years old.
Length is roughly 40 cm, bone handle has a thumb rest.
One can see the layers of steel on top of the one piece blade.
May I ask your appreciated opinions on this one?

Thanks in advance,
Dirk.

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One more total view.

[Kubur]

They sell in Jordan and Syria these kind of daggers and swords, it's Indian and recent 1970ties. plus they want a lot of money for these.
Don't buy!

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My wife had a bad feeling with the seller.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Best,
Dirk

[Battara]

I agree 100% with Kubur. In fact they are still making these today.

[mariusgmioc]

Yep.. Indian Zirah Bouk, and about 10 years old. As Battara said, they are still made today for tourist market. Can get them in India for 10 bucks.

PS: This knife has nothing to do with Wootz. The blade is made of very low quality pattern welded steel (some call it "damascus" steel).