Kilij and Yataghan: overcleaned?

[ariel]

Absolutely gorgeous Yataghan and ordinary but adequate Pala ( Kilij):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290152789444&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=019
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290152798593&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=019
Usually, these types of blades come with rather profuse inscriptions; there are none here. Do you think the blades were overcleaned?
Also, the Damascus pattern of the Yataghan blade: we discussed "accidental" damascus pattern in regard to other blades.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5016
The bottom-line conclusion was that some blades were not meant to be etched ...
Do you think this is what happened here?

[katana]

The patterning on the Kilij looks 'strange' and seems to have 'raised' contours, including some 'longitudinal lines '
Parts of the blade appear 'laminated' :shrug: Mixed billets on one blade :confused:


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[Battara]

I'm thinking the raised edges are due to the etching.

Also it is possible that the blades were cleaned to the point of taking everything off to make the blades shiney - a Victorian and American collectors tendency. Later the dealer may have had what was left of the blades re-etched.