A Simple, Elegant All Wootz Steel Kard Dagger

CharlesS · 20th March 2014, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ALEX

Actually, this IS bling )
Wonderful wootz kard, Charles. Congrats!
Here is another, all wotz kard. The scabbard is new of-course)

That's a magnificent example Alex. Thanks for including it in the thread.

DaveS · 20th March 2014, 03:15 AM

Charles: When something is that good, no "bling" is required.......Dave.

Sossan · 21st March 2014, 01:48 AM

In my opinion the Wootz IS bling, great example, thanks for sharing.

Montino Bourbon · 21st March 2014, 05:49 PM

Simple, beautiful, and functional. My favorite type of dagger. Can be used to cut rope, meat, anything that needs cutting... and an excellent weapon as well.

Here's my newest:

ALEX · 21st March 2014, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sossan

In my opinion the Wootz IS bling, great example, thanks for sharing.

One of Arabic translations of wootz, i.e. Jawhar is... diamond(s). So technically, we got it right

CharlesS · 21st March 2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ALEX

One of Arabic translations of wootz, i.e. Jawhar is... diamond(s). So technically, we got it right

Never knew that....thanks Alex. So it is, indeed, more blingy than I thought!

Sossan · 21st March 2014, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ALEX

One of Arabic translations of wootz, i.e. Jawhar is... diamond(s). So technically, we got it right

Wootz is the new bling

spiral · 21st March 2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ALEX

One of Arabic translations of wootz, i.e. Jawhar is... diamond(s). So technically, we got it right

Touche!

In that case It seems MTV was right.. In 2004, They released a satirical cartoon showing the term {Bling} being used first by a rapper and then by several progressively less "streetwise" characters, concluding with a middle-aged white woman describing her earrings to her elderly mother. It ended with the statement, "bling-bling 1997-2003." Implying that was its life span ...

linky...

From Jamaican & Bronx ragamuffins & rappers in the early 90s to middle aged ethnographic arms collectors in 20 years!

The development of the English language continues!

I concede defeat....

Spiral

Runjeet Singh · 21st March 2014, 11:00 PM

Great knife Charles, you can just get lost in that Wootz, and great info and pics from the other members.

The dark colour of the blade and hilt have me thinking (I know it's a dangerous thing), but apart from the beauty, was there a 'tactical reason' for the dark steel (or encouragement to have this type of steel etched dark).

I mean, this would make a great assassins dagger, just like modern day tactical knives which are painted or coated black.

I wouldn't be surprised if this type of steel was used with assassins weapons, or for night time use, after all the bagh naka which is designed to be concealed in the hand, was the weapon used to assassinate Bijapur General Afzal Khan by Maharata Emperor Shivaji.

...my evening ramble,
Runjeet

Battara · 22nd March 2014, 03:19 AM

Runjeet, interesting thought!

21st March 2014, 05:49 PM	#4
Montino Bourbon Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, California Posts: 301	My favorite style! Simple, beautiful, and functional. My favorite type of dagger. Can be used to cut rope, meat, anything that needs cutting... and an excellent weapon as well. Here's my newest: Attached Images

20th March 2014, 03:15 AM	#2
DaveS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 327	Charles: When something is that good, no "bling" is required.......Dave.

21st March 2014, 01:48 AM	#3
Sossan Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 7	In my opinion the Wootz IS bling, great example, thanks for sharing.

21st March 2014, 11:00 PM	#9
Runjeet Singh Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warwickshire, England Posts: 150	Great knife Charles, you can just get lost in that Wootz, and great info and pics from the other members. The dark colour of the blade and hilt have me thinking (I know it's a dangerous thing), but apart from the beauty, was there a 'tactical reason' for the dark steel (or encouragement to have this type of steel etched dark). I mean, this would make a great assassins dagger, just like modern day tactical knives which are painted or coated black. I wouldn't be surprised if this type of steel was used with assassins weapons, or for night time use, after all the bagh naka which is designed to be concealed in the hand, was the weapon used to assassinate Bijapur General Afzal Khan by Maharata Emperor Shivaji. ...my evening ramble, Runjeet

22nd March 2014, 03:19 AM	#10
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Runjeet, interesting thought!