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The definition of pitting is : make a hollow or indentation in the surface of.- like small indentations from rust eating into the blade. these blades have next to nothing pitting in that definition.I would refer to the stains as stable oxidation of the steel rather than active rust or the after effect e.g pitting. That would be my understanding

On 09/04/2018 at 12:51 AM, GurjantGnostic said:

They did at one point. 

not always the case if the sword is kept in the right conditions. 

and they dont have any rust on them lol. 

On 07/04/2018 at 12:52 PM, BhForce said:

Well, OK, but the pictures you posted don't show patterns in the manner of wootz steel:

Rather, it just shows a plain sword in the style of, as you say, axle steel, with a smattering of rust.

sorry to burst your bubble there weren't tank axle's available in the 18th c 

I'll be in the midlands next weekend if anybody wants to purchase these from the midlands and doesn't want them posted etc

11 hours ago, BhForce said:

OK, bro, but assuming you have an expert who could recognize all those qualities, could the same expert not also replicate all those qualities in a replica? Is there any technology available in 18th century India not available to worksmiths today?

yes wootz isn't available today nor do indian bladesmithes fold their blades. they are use a produce to fake the similar patterns that of wootz and folding. most stuff out of indian is made of kamani steek ( tank axles ) or just iron. the odd skela or spring steel comes along but nothing in terms of wootz , folded or carbons steel of 18th c.

the tulwar is folded steel and i'm not sure on the sirohi

they are from a private collection , the sirohi is of rajastan typical style and the tulwar is fom lahore , likely sikh due to lahore being the captial of sikhs,

its sad to say most Sikhs aren't even interested in items such as original jung tested and jung worthy shaster relating directly to their heritage and dharma, whilst goray are collecting them like pokemon cards and sell them like any other antiques.

@BhForce it comes with experience and handling antique arms and armour day to day. as it is the same with puratan manuscripts. most sikhs can't tell the difference between a real live blade and a dull showpiece, in regards to weight, edge retention, fit , feel ,shape, you can tell from the quality of the finish , the colour, the thickness of the old and silver work, the designs, polishes etc. etc. most sikhs can't tell the difference between a real antique and a fake aged one from India due to the lack of gyan in that area. Whatever area you study you become proficient in that mode of study.

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Two antique gold and silver gauga yamuna tulwars for sale

one comes with the orginal scabbard.

18th c pieces.

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price is £105 including postahe to uk , sorry! hanji one is bhagat singh and the other one is art of punjab kanwar singh ji

2X large Mai Bhago Sikh Art fine matte prints for sale.

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18th c antique Khanda for sale, double edge m thick knuckle guard with a tiger face and stripes. Trishul stamp on the blade.
 

£650 

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Late 18thc-ealry 19thc Gold hilted Tulwar for sale.

retains most of the gold work on the hilt
the blade seems to be carbon steel and not wootz. I have not tired to acid etch there is a chance it is pattern welded or wootz.
No scabbard with this sword.

£1200- or closest offer
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