Is this wootz?

mariusgmioc · Yesterday, 09:24 PM

I have been involved in a debate on another forum whether the sword in the photos has a wootz blade or not.
It would be interesting to hear your opinions!

kronckew · Yesterday, 11:19 PM

Doesn't look wootzy, more like patter welded, sometimes called Damascus.
It was used in European presentation swords quite often. Are there any inscriptions or decorations on the blade?

Sajen · Yesterday, 11:40 PM

Hi Marius,
Pattern welded, no wootz IMVHO!

Regards,
Detlef

Yesterday, 09:24 PM	#1
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,916	Is this wootz? I have been involved in a debate on another forum whether the sword in the photos has a wootz blade or not. It would be interesting to hear your opinions! Attached Images

Yesterday, 11:19 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,280	Doesn't look wootzy, more like patter welded, sometimes called Damascus. It was used in European presentation swords quite often. Are there any inscriptions or decorations on the blade?

Yesterday, 11:40 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,574	Hi Marius, Pattern welded, no wootz IMVHO! Regards, Detlef