Indian made Kilij

Battara · 21st August 2012, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AJ1356

I'm gonna go with newer, it is not wootz but pattern welded damascus steel. $4k imo is lots of cheddar for this item.

Good catch. I meant pattern weld.

I also noticed that upon second look the koftgari is more of the newer wire style used in India today.

kronckew · 21st August 2012, 07:10 PM

reminds me of this current indian made one for around $549.50 (plus $18 to sharpen it) i've been considering buying. they have a few in stock.

even comes with a nice scabbard. shipping from the USA is a bit steep tho. guess the tidbit of koftgari adds a few thou...

David R · 26th August 2012, 07:51 PM

Ouch! Auction fever, I would be very disinclined to part with real money without handling the item.

21st August 2012, 07:10 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	reminds me of this current indian made one for around $549.50 (plus $18 to sharpen it) i've been considering buying. they have a few in stock. even comes with a nice scabbard. shipping from the USA is a bit steep tho. guess the tidbit of koftgari adds a few thou... Attached Images

26th August 2012, 07:51 PM	#3
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,119	Ouch! Auction fever, I would be very disinclined to part with real money without handling the item.