What sort of steel is this please? (Indian blade)

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by RSWORD

The blade does appear to be wootz but the pattern is a sham style and not the typical tight, crystalline damask found on many Indian blades.

Hi RSWORD,

Thanks for the reply.
I thought it looked like wootz but I couldn't identify the pattern or why it was so 'flowing' and even (if that makes any sense?) and began to wonder if I was just being hopeful.


Edit:
AH! 'sham' refers to the flowing semi straight pattern without any swirls etc!
Yes, I looked through some old threads!



Regards
Gene