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Old 5th August 2016, 05:43 PM   #12
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Roland, i am quite aware that people create fake patterns on blades such as this fake wootz that you show here. However, i have never seen anyone fake these simple lamination lines (usually it is more complicated patterns) which is probably why you had a hard time finding a photo depicting that.
Well, I have seen fake lamination lines on Chinese Jian swords, trying to immitate the "San Mai" (triple-steel) structure... but that was the only instance.

That's why I am pretty sure this is genuinely laminated.

Have a nice weekend!...

... even if we continue the debate
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