Karabela :-)

Jeff D · 25th October 2009, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

It is wootz, though...

The quality is not up to the wootz persian trade blades, but, better than the run of the mill mechanical blades. I suspect the spine of the blade has been ground off to accentuate the yelman.

Jeff

ariel · 25th October 2009, 03:17 AM

Picky, picky... :-)
I think the wootz is quite good and the blade was not altered. The rest, though, as we say.... Ugh!
As to where kaskara crossguards go, I am wondering where do kilij crossguards go? I am still looking for one...

Jeff D · 25th October 2009, 04:11 PM

Maybe I am getting too paranoid, but, the lines of the blade look off to me? Here are some of the images for the record.

Jeff

Atlantia · 25th October 2009, 06:08 PM

Just echoing everyones sentiments really.
Blade looks reprofiled, overall an uncomfortable marriage at a premium price.

25th October 2009, 04:11 PM	#3
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Maybe I am getting too paranoid, but, the lines of the blade look off to me? Here are some of the images for the record. Jeff Attached Images

25th October 2009, 03:17 AM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Picky, picky... :-) I think the wootz is quite good and the blade was not altered. The rest, though, as we say.... Ugh! As to where kaskara crossguards go, I am wondering where do kilij crossguards go? I am still looking for one...

25th October 2009, 06:08 PM	#4
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Just echoing everyones sentiments really. Blade looks reprofiled, overall an uncomfortable marriage at a premium price.