Shashka: wootz???

ALEX · 13th September 2009, 09:30 AM

Ariel, my vote is for sham wootz. A bit too bold for shear steel, in my opinion. Wether Anosov's hand - an inteligent guess without any markings or similar references.
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The similar linear pattern can be seen on this kilij: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=pala
especially at the base of the blade (3rd and 6th pictures from the top). Even though it has some mechanical appearance, it is unmistakenly wootz.

13th September 2009, 09:30 AM	#11
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	Ariel, my vote is for sham wootz. A bit too bold for shear steel, in my opinion. Wether Anosov's hand - an inteligent guess without any markings or similar references. - The similar linear pattern can be seen on this kilij: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=pala especially at the base of the blade (3rd and 6th pictures from the top). Even though it has some mechanical appearance, it is unmistakenly wootz. Last edited by ALEX; 13th September 2009 at 10:17 AM.