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RSWORD · 13th December 2009, 02:56 PM

Hi Ilias,

Yes, that groove in the spine adds further evidence that this is most probably an Indian blade and I suspected it to be there due to the overall shape of the blade. These grooves in the spine are found in Indian swords and also but more rarely on Chinese and East European swords. The blade on this example is most probably a pattern welded blade but wootz would not be out of the question. Take it out in the sunlight and have a close look at the blade, angling it in the sunlight and you may be able to make out some patterning in the blade.

13th December 2009, 02:56 PM	#10
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,083	Hi Ilias, Yes, that groove in the spine adds further evidence that this is most probably an Indian blade and I suspected it to be there due to the overall shape of the blade. These grooves in the spine are found in Indian swords and also but more rarely on Chinese and East European swords. The blade on this example is most probably a pattern welded blade but wootz would not be out of the question. Take it out in the sunlight and have a close look at the blade, angling it in the sunlight and you may be able to make out some patterning in the blade.