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Gavin Nugent · 15th October 2014, 05:41 AM

I have had a Tulwar with this distinct pattern.

It started as clear wootz but when reducing the surface to remove deep and unsightly pitting, this pattern remained in the worked areas.

It could be the result of burnishing and reshaping?

15th October 2014, 05:41 AM	#7
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	I have had a Tulwar with this distinct pattern. It started as clear wootz but when reducing the surface to remove deep and unsightly pitting, this pattern remained in the worked areas. It could be the result of burnishing and reshaping?