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					Originally Posted by Kmaddock
					
				 Hi You posted it in correct forum
 A lovely sword, congratulations and I too had  one of these on my wish list for a while,  not all that common, mine is in not as good a condition either.
 Well done you,
 Most I have seen have a median ridge on the blade so you are OK there, the blade looks to be in great condition overall is it Wootz and have you had a chance to etch a small portion to see whats underneath
 Regards
 
 ken
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 Thank you.
I talked to the dealer yesterday and he said that the blade may be made of wootz. I haven't really messed with the metal blade partially because I don't know how and because I don't want to risk damaging such a quality artifact.
So how should I try and etch the blade?