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Old 04-30-2007, 10:24 AM
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Some new wootz bars

After a somewhat longer break due to several problems and finally a broken down air hammer, i could go back to work some weeks ago. I was happy to do some work on some wootz ingot and forged out a bit of bar stock.



The smallest bar has gotten a so-called kirknarduban- or ladder-pattern before forging it to it's final size. Finally i ground it clean and did a little test etching.



In this closeup you can see the designs very well



but with some more fine grinding and a more thoroughful etch, they will look even better. Will make some nice blades.

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Old 05-05-2007, 07:06 PM
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That's an excellent pattern.


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Old 05-08-2007, 09:26 AM
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A beautiful pattern!

Hey Achim!

That is a great pattern, and the ladder comes through beautifully. Great job on the wootz, and if you don't mind, could you give me a quick rundown on how you made it? Once again, terrific!

Tom
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Old 05-08-2007, 01:18 PM
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Really nice. Reminds me more of waves in the ocean rather than a ladder though. I think what you're doing is just incrediable.


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Old 06-19-2007, 08:01 PM
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Gimme, Gimme!!!!!!! lol. Achim.....are you going to be at SICAC?
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Old 07-15-2007, 02:44 PM
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jdm61, I'll probably be in Paris on saturday. Can't say it for sure right now.
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