Middle Asian (?) dagger for identification

[Sajen]

Any guess if the blade could be wootz?

[kai]

Hello Detlef,

Any guess if the blade could be wootz?

Very tough to tell in the current state - I think you need an exploratory etch.

Often these blade are made from laminated steel.

Regards,
Kai

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by kai

Very tough to tell in the current state - I think you need an exploratory etch.

Often these blade are made from laminated steel.

Hello Kai,

Thank you. My friend got in a batch without knowing what it was. I've told him that it is from the Middle East, mot probably Persian. But my knowledge for this part of the world is very limited.

Regards.
Detlef