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Multumesc · 23rd June 2019, 01:38 PM

The lama seems to be damasc.

ariel · 23rd June 2019, 07:55 PM

The contour of the blade and the absence of blunt ricasso seem to point to its Persian origin. The hole in the handle was designed for a rivet, suggesting NE India/ Afghanistan, and yet another hole likely suggests that the handle is not the original one. New handles were married to old blades and vice versa all the time.
The blade absolutely needs cleaning, polishing and etching. Might be an excellent one. I keep my fingers crossed.

Multumesc · 24th June 2019, 01:29 PM

As can be seen in the first picture, it is possible to be Wootz Steel? ( Damascus Steel)

ariel · 24th June 2019, 03:02 PM

It is eminently possible.
But to prove it, you will need some elbow grease:-)

There are multiple entries on this site with detailed “recipes” how to do it right.
Your efforts may be richly rewarded.

23rd June 2019, 01:38 PM	#1
Multumesc Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Romania Posts: 202	TULWAR The lama seems to be damasc.

24th June 2019, 01:29 PM	#3
Multumesc Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Romania Posts: 202	TULWAR As can be seen in the first picture, it is possible to be Wootz Steel? ( Damascus Steel)

23rd June 2019, 07:55 PM	#2
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	The contour of the blade and the absence of blunt ricasso seem to point to its Persian origin. The hole in the handle was designed for a rivet, suggesting NE India/ Afghanistan, and yet another hole likely suggests that the handle is not the original one. New handles were married to old blades and vice versa all the time. The blade absolutely needs cleaning, polishing and etching. Might be an excellent one. I keep my fingers crossed.

24th June 2019, 03:02 PM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	It is eminently possible. But to prove it, you will need some elbow grease:-) There are multiple entries on this site with detailed “recipes” how to do it right. Your efforts may be richly rewarded.