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					Originally Posted by Rick
					
				 
				I wonder if it has been manipulated by the smith . 
			
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 I personaly don't think it has been, it seems very 'natural' if you know what I mean. But then this is my first wootz blade, and I've had only a few others in my hands.
Is there an ''encyclopedia" of wootz patterns somewhere other than in a few knowledgeable people's memory? I'd be very interested in having a look at it. If not, is it conceivable to start a new thread inviting people to contribute pictures of wootz patterns, identified or not?
Thanks