Please HELP, wootz etch not working very well

RSWORD · 23rd March 2007, 08:13 PM

One has to keep in mind that not all wootz patterns are bold. Some patterns are rather fine and not easy to bring out in an etch. I would recommend taking the piece out in good sunlight and have a close look at the blade as this will help you see a faint pattern. Some patterns are quite faint due to lack of heat control during forging. Some blades, while it appears you have some wootz peeking back at you, turn out not to be and may not have any laminations at all. You just never know until you give it a try.

23rd March 2007, 08:13 PM	#4
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,086	One has to keep in mind that not all wootz patterns are bold. Some patterns are rather fine and not easy to bring out in an etch. I would recommend taking the piece out in good sunlight and have a close look at the blade as this will help you see a faint pattern. Some patterns are quite faint due to lack of heat control during forging. Some blades, while it appears you have some wootz peeking back at you, turn out not to be and may not have any laminations at all. You just never know until you give it a try.