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.

http://www.7knifedwarfs.com/aw/uploaded_images/wootzbarren01-700544.JPG

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.

http://www.7knifedwarfs.com/aw/uploaded_images/wootzbarren02-788938.JPG

In this closeup you can see the designs very well

http://www.7knifedwarfs.com/aw/uploaded_images/wootzbarren03-738832.JPG

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

Achim

That's an excellent 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

Really nice. Reminds me more of waves in the ocean rather than a ladder though. I think what you're doing is just incrediable.

Gimme, Gimme!!!!!!!:101 lol. Achim.....are you going to be at SICAC?

jdm61, I'll probably be in Paris on saturday. Can't say it for sure right now.