A Pattern Welded Katar

[A. G. Maisey]

Going back about thirty years I handled a beautiful katar that was forged with a chevron pattern. It was exceptional.

I've never attempted it, but I rather think that welding wootz to ordinary material that had been pattern welded might be just a wee bit tricky.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by A. G. Maisey

Going back about thirty years I handled a beautiful katar that was forged with a chevron pattern. It was exceptional.

I've never attempted it, but I rather think that welding wootz to ordinary material that had been pattern welded might be just a wee bit tricky.

Hi Alan,

Haven't we seen blades with wootz on one side and laminated/pattern welded on the other?
Seem to remember such a discussion from a while back......?


Lew,

Nice katar mate.
Were it just darkened with patina I would heve suggested an etch because I'd have thought simply from the style that wootz was a good possibility.
However, that said I've seen plenty of nice indian blades with interesting laminated 'patterns' (although not usually Katar).
I agree that we do see a lot of Katar with tips missing and this would seem to be an excellent method of strengthening that area.
I think that now that we are all wootz obcessed we are going to see a lot of 'investigations' into blade construction turning up interesting results during the search for wootz, as pretty much all old blades get 'tested'.
I've seen a few Tulwar turning up recently with laminated/pattern welded blades.

Best
Gene

[Rick]

The pattern would most likely be lost from the welding temps ?

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Rick

The pattern would most likely be lost from the welding temps ?

LOL, I think that formed part of the discussion.... or am I losing the plot?

[Rick]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

LOL, I think that formed part of the discussion.... or am I losing the plot?

No Gene .

IIRC it was a sword; wootz on one side, plain steel (again IIRC) on the other .. wootz can be scarf-welded of course .

Possibly it was in Artzi's possesion ???

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Rick

No Gene .

IIRC it was a sword; wootz on one side, plain steel (again IIRC) on the other .. wootz can be scarf-welded of course .

Possibly it was in Artzi's possesion ???

Could well be mate.
I am in my 40s now, the old brain plays tricks with my memory.......

[Lew]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Could well be mate.
I am in my 40s now, the old brain plays tricks with my memory.......

It's all down hill now my friend l myself have way too many pictures of old swords in my head and have trouble accessing them all at times.

[Norman McCormick]

Hi Gentlemen,
I believe the sword you are referring to is owned by Jens, see attached photo.
Regards to all those in their 'dotage'.
Norman.


P.S. It was mentioned in a thread that I started so perhaps I have an unfair edge!!!!!!!

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Lew

It's all down hill now my friend l myself have way too many pictures of old swords in my head and have trouble accessing them all at times.

LOL, I think that when we had the baby, I had to share some 'brainpower' with him. Not been the same since he arrived!