European Wootz?

MForde · 18th April 2019, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Philip

Weren't swords based on regulation patterns sometimes made-to-order for British officers by native swordsmiths in India?

There are certainly Indian-made variations on the 1845 Pattern Sabre. I think I had one for the State of Kotar that replaced the Victoria Regina in the cartouche for a more local symbol.

ariel · 19th April 2019, 01:57 PM

In Manfred Sachse book “ Damascus steel” there is an example of a similar pattern. It is called “ rafinated steel”, a variety of Damascus superficially resembling sham wootz.

Bryce · 25th April 2019, 10:37 PM

Thanks Ariel,
I don't have the book, but I will do some research on "rafinated steel".
Cheers,
Bryce

19th April 2019, 01:57 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	In Manfred Sachse book “ Damascus steel” there is an example of a similar pattern. It is called “ rafinated steel”, a variety of Damascus superficially resembling sham wootz.

25th April 2019, 10:37 PM	#3
Bryce Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: North Queensland, Australia Posts: 197	Thanks Ariel, I don't have the book, but I will do some research on "rafinated steel". Cheers, Bryce