In very rusty condition ...but is this a Khanda??

[katana]

Originally Posted by katana

Hopefully, my next pictures will show a wootz pattern.......

Well this is as far as I have got ( and not through lack of effort either)
I feel that I will not be able to remove all the pits without removing too much thickness from the blade. So , other than the final 'sanding' with the finer grades of paper I will not be 'cleaning' anymore. Pictures below show the best side of the blade, the other side is more deeply pitted but should still look OK when etched.
Finding etchant (in small quantities...... has been difficult...but now have some on order) So hopefully mid week I will get to see that 'WOOTZ'

Now, I really need to find more info on this Khanda.....it has been suggested that this could be an early example....has anyone got any ideas as to date, region etc.........I would be greatly appreciated

Regards David