Another tulwar

[katana]

Hi Fernando ,
Sorry to say ...but I am certain it is not wootz A lot of Tulwars have similar forge patterning but the majority are not 'pleasing to the eye' when etched. How thick is the spine?

Regards David

[fernando]

Hi David
Thanks for reacting .
The spine is hardly 5 m/m.
I know nothing about wootz. I have made such question because i distinctly see the reflexes of a low intensity "waving" on the blade edges, as if it were a Japanese blade (hamon?) ... or some sort of that. Whatever it is, it sure is not plain .
Fernando

[RSWORD]

Originally Posted by fernando

Hi David
Thanks for reacting .
The spine is hardly 5 m/m.
I know nothing about wootz. I have made such question because i distinctly see the reflexes of a low intensity "waving" on the blade edges, as if it were a Japanese blade (hamon?) ... or some sort of that. Whatever it is, it sure is not plain .
Fernando

It is not uncommon for Indian blades to have this wavy "hamon" effect along the edge and this is due to a tripartite blade construction where you have a high carbon edge inserted between softer "cheeks" of pattern welded steel. Heat treatment along the edge will give this wavy undulating effect and I wouldn't be surprised if the blade is quite sharp or would take a good edge. The blade seems a good one given that construction plus the fullers are crisply done which shows a bit more attention to details.

[fernando]

Thank you for your knowledgeable coments, Rick.
I am glad you got my meaning.
It is indeed a sharp edged blade. No wonder the seller kept emphasizing its quality, as he knew what he was offering.
Probably if i was at home, with more conditions and a camera tripod, these efects would be more noticeable. But i trust that you saw them in the present pictures.
Thanks again
Fernando