Persian Qajar Dagger

[Lew]

Hi Dave

I really can't make out any discernible pattern in the steel . As far as both of your daggers having issues with fit at the hilt it just is a sign of poor fit and finish often seen on early to mid 20th pieces. Here is one from my collection with a wootz blade from about 1850 or so. You can see that Dom's is more 20th century than 19th and yours is more Indian than Persian in style.

[DaveA]

Originally Posted by Lew

Hi Dave

I really can't make out any discernible pattern in the steel ....e.

The pictures are disappointing in that regard. I agree.
I will endeavor to take a better picture. The lighting angle and maybe color seems to have a lot to do with how well patterns show up. If anyone has clues on blade photography and or filters/effects that bring out the pattern, I'd love to learn.

Dave

[Lew]

Dave

I oil my blade and place it near window and use indirect light than I adjust the photo contrast and midtone with my software.