black and white blades

S.Al-Anizi · 12th July 2006, 08:16 PM

There are the Chevron pattern welded Indian blades. Not quite rare. As for black blades, Persian wootz is usually bluish/blackish.

Tim Simmons · 12th July 2006, 08:33 PM

There are indeed. The chevron blades I have not seen close up. Is the chevron iron scale or a stain? to me it looks like a stain. Obviously decorative and clever. These picture of a ww2 machete and a NATO survival knife are black possibly for two reasons. Anti reflection and cheap finishing, though the finish on the NATO knife does not look cheap. The anti reflection is surely in many cases a good idea. I have a North African knife, well made but strangely left dull but deliberate fine use of a file. If fighting in a jungle environment the last thing you need is a shaft of sunlight giving away your position, untill you are ready for your ambush or charge on a village.

Lew · 12th July 2006, 08:47 PM

Here is a Shona dagger circa 1930s with a black and white blade.

Lew

Tim Simmons · 12th July 2006, 08:51 PM

The very sharp contrast here must be purely decorative, very pretty.

Jens Nordlunde · 12th July 2006, 09:30 PM

Hi Tim,
If you are interested in the chevron blades I would suggest that you make a search, I am sure you will find something.
Jens

Tim Simmons · 12th July 2006, 09:36 PM

Yes indeed, maybe it is iron scale, which makes it even more clever. Possibly the use of clay?

Jens Nordlunde · 12th July 2006, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

Yes indeed, maybe it is iron scale, which makes it even more clever. Possibly the use of clay?

What do you mean???

12th July 2006, 08:33 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	There are indeed. The chevron blades I have not seen close up. Is the chevron iron scale or a stain? to me it looks like a stain. Obviously decorative and clever. These picture of a ww2 machete and a NATO survival knife are black possibly for two reasons. Anti reflection and cheap finishing, though the finish on the NATO knife does not look cheap. The anti reflection is surely in many cases a good idea. I have a North African knife, well made but strangely left dull but deliberate fine use of a file. If fighting in a jungle environment the last thing you need is a shaft of sunlight giving away your position, untill you are ready for your ambush or charge on a village. Attached Images

12th July 2006, 08:47 PM	#3
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Here is a Shona dagger circa 1930s with a black and white blade. Lew Attached Images

12th July 2006, 08:16 PM	#1
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	There are the Chevron pattern welded Indian blades. Not quite rare. As for black blades, Persian wootz is usually bluish/blackish.

12th July 2006, 08:51 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	The very sharp contrast here must be purely decorative, very pretty.

12th July 2006, 09:30 PM	#5
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Hi Tim, If you are interested in the chevron blades I would suggest that you make a search, I am sure you will find something. Jens

12th July 2006, 09:36 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	Yes indeed, maybe it is iron scale, which makes it even more clever. Possibly the use of clay?