NEW KARD

[galvano]

Hello
This is my new kard
I think it is a variety of wootz (granular wootz)
What you think?

[ALEX]

Nice Kard, Galvano,
The blade does show a Damascus pattern. I also think it is wootz (crystalline perhaps), or even low contrast sham wootz. An etching could develop a pattern slightly better. The hilt is ivory/walrus ivory(?).

[CharlesS]

Based on the dagger's style, especially the bolster, it is almost certainly Indian, therefore the Indian style crystalline damascus form of wootz would be on the money.

[Gt Obach]

actually if you look at the bolster area.. there is a little hint of pattern.. maybe some nice waterings on this...

it would be interesting to give it a rub with iron sulphate and see a little more..

nice blade
Greg

[galvano]

the scabbard
please your opinion origine

[ALEX]

I'd say Afgani or Central Asian, and later to the kard itself (as late as mid 20th Cent).

[ariel]

I'd say Afgani or Central Asian, and later to the kard itself (as late as mid 20th Cent).

Completely agree.

[galvano]

wootz mid 20th cent ???

[ALEX]

The blade (wootz) is older. The reference was made to the scabbard and fittings.

[galvano]

ok ok
many thanks ;)