Is it Wootz?

ALEX · 7th December 2008, 10:37 PM

I agree, wax resist a.k.a acid etch method. Interesting that the pattern was applied even on the blade top/ridge. The repetitive uniform pattern is present, and it lacks circular distortions and random swirls which would be at least some in true Damascus.

RSWORD · 8th December 2008, 03:27 AM

Agreed, it is acid etched but a pretty good job.

7th December 2008, 10:37 PM	#1
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	I agree, wax resist a.k.a acid etch method. Interesting that the pattern was applied even on the blade top/ridge. The repetitive uniform pattern is present, and it lacks circular distortions and random swirls which would be at least some in true Damascus.

8th December 2008, 03:27 AM	#2
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,094	Agreed, it is acid etched but a pretty good job.