Sham, is a kind of low contrast wootz, forged mainly in Damascus, and does not have the beauty of Persian wootz. Now I know that Verhoeven claims differently, but still, it was a crucible steel, forged in the same way as other wootz, the only difference is a slight difference in metallurgy, and pattern. AS for its value, of course, its much less valuable as a collectors item, than a quality persian wootz blade.
23rd May 2006, 12:24 AM
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