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mariusgmioc · 13th January 2018, 02:35 PM

Hello,

I encountered exactly the same problem a few times already. I tried etching with Nital, FeCl and even with a dilution of Perma Blue but the faded areas would stay the same.

My conclusion is that the difference is caused by some kind of heat treatment that affected the structure of the wootz.

I am attaching some photos of a Persian Kard displaying the same problem. I also have this on a Persian Shamshir.

So my opinion is that you should leave it as it is.

To what grit did you polish the sword before etching?

Regards,

Marius

13th January 2018, 02:35 PM	#2
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,870	Hello, I encountered exactly the same problem a few times already. I tried etching with Nital, FeCl and even with a dilution of Perma Blue but the faded areas would stay the same. My conclusion is that the difference is caused by some kind of heat treatment that affected the structure of the wootz. I am attaching some photos of a Persian Kard displaying the same problem. I also have this on a Persian Shamshir. So my opinion is that you should leave it as it is. To what grit did you polish the sword before etching? Regards, Marius Attached Images Last edited by mariusgmioc; 13th January 2018 at 03:15 PM.