How do you identify Wootz?

[Natlek]

Was it purchased as a new knife? It has the look of an old blade thats been sharpened quite a bit over many years. Whats left is actually pretty similar to a Turkish kard. If it is an old blade its quite possible its wootz steel.

Vintage ottoman turkish islamic engraved kard knife dagger khanjar no shamshir

 

[arabinovici]

Once again, I appreciate all the feedback and information. I will let you all know if I ever find out something concrete about this knife.