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Old 10th December 2016, 07:24 PM   #1
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Default Katar with gold decoration.

I have already posted this katar Long time ago ,and today I just made a new set of better pictures .
Any comment on it would be welcome.
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Old 10th December 2016, 08:49 PM   #2
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I have already posted this katar Long time ago ,and today I just made a new set of better pictures .
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Very nice! I like it!

I am curious what Jens will have to say about it.
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Old 10th December 2016, 09:37 PM   #3
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South Indian could be Deccan 17th century.
Let me add, I find it is a nice katar, and in a very good condition.
Is the blad of wootz?

I seldom like to judge weapons from pictures only, but I am glad to say, that the quality of the pictures on this forum, lately have impoved quite a bit, to the benefit of all the users of this forum. The pictures of this katar are exelent.

The pictures of this katar are very well made/taken - whatever:-).
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Old 11th December 2016, 08:34 AM   #4
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Dear Jens

Thank you for your comment.
I don't think it could be wootz.
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Old 11th December 2016, 01:15 PM   #5
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Dear Jens

Thank you for your comment.
I don't think it could be wootz.
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It may very well be wootz!

However, it quite clear that in this stage one cannot say for sure whether it is or not, but I don't see any reason as to why it can't be. The blade certainly comes from a time when wootz was the standard steel used, I believe, so your blade stands a good chance of being wootz.

Now, whether wootz or not, I still like it a lot and envy you for it.
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Old 11th December 2016, 09:55 PM   #6
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Great katar ! A very nice piece , I don't have a katar in my collection but now i want one
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