Photos Talwar sword

[kwackster]

The project has been on the backburner for a while, but now it's time for a few refining steps of the new convex edge.
First with the blue side of a DMT Diafold, later followed by the red side.

 

[YagyuShintoRyu]

Wootz can only be identified with certainty by using a microscope.

 

[kwackster]

After refining the convex edge with the blue DMT Diafold i'm currently using electrolytic rust removal on the carbon steel hilt.

 

[not2sharp]

So we seem pretty convinced that the sword has no particular historical value?

Well, if it had any, it’s gone now. That horse has left the barn.

n2s

 

[kwackster]

Currently busy refining the convex surfaces of the now centered edge with a DMT blue Diafold (coarse / 325 mesh / 45 micron)
The ancient "edge" had most likely been done freehand on a stone wheel, and was neither convex nor even close to being centered (it waved irregularly from left to right)

 

[Kailash Blades]

That's a great looking edge you've put on that thing. Would love to see how it cuts once you've fully refurbed it.

 

[Vlade]

That's a great looking edge you've put on that thing. Would love to see how it cuts once you've fully refurbed it.

I like to see it as well swords and long blades are very difficult to sharpen. I try but I just can't get them perfect.