When in India "died" wootz?

ariel · 17th April 2016, 01:21 PM

How does "middle of the 19th century" differ from " before the end of the 19th century"?

And what is the relevance of Central Asia to the original question of Indian wootz?

As we speak, dozens of bladesmiths around the world ( India included) produce wootz of variable quality. Is it an argument in favor of " wootz manufacture never died" proposition?

Is it possible to be more precise in posing questions and choosing arguments?

Just curious.

17th April 2016, 01:21 PM	#11
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	How does "middle of the 19th century" differ from " before the end of the 19th century"? And what is the relevance of Central Asia to the original question of Indian wootz? As we speak, dozens of bladesmiths around the world ( India included) produce wootz of variable quality. Is it an argument in favor of " wootz manufacture never died" proposition? Is it possible to be more precise in posing questions and choosing arguments? Just curious.