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Old 15th October 2014, 01:09 PM   #10
Gustav
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Originally Posted by SwordsAntiqueWeapons
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?
I think, Gavin could be right on it. Wootz is only a visual side effect of crucible steel and appears clear mostly only on the original surface of a blade.
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