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In this weeks episode of @forgesidechatpodcast our

In this weeks episode of @forgesidechatpodcast our very own @buffaloriverforge of @international_wootz_society was the guest , what a great episode !!!
To listen the podcast follow this link

https://anchor.fm/forgesidechat/episodes/Ep-86-with-Timothy-Mitchell-of-The-International-Wootz-Society-e21836p
#wootz #internationalwootzsociety #wootzsteel

This is a wonderful painting showing a Sikligar sw

This is a wonderful painting showing a Sikligar sword polisher and his assistant at work.

The bow drill propulsion mechanism may have been bi-directional but it may also have been working like a one directional clutch drive, with the worker releasing tension on the cord during the back stroke. A leather cord would work well in this way.

The work of the wootz ingot maker, the blade smith, the weapons polisher, handle maker, engraver, and scabbard maker was all performed by different individuals in the community. Each one being an expert in their craft.

Patna School
1840 - 1850
EA1994.10
Ashmolean Museum

Thanks to @flevey Francesca Levey for bringing this gem to light.

Nice chefs knife in fine wootz pattern from one of

Nice chefs knife in fine wootz pattern from one of our founding members @peterburtknives #wootzsteel #wootz #international_wootz_society

Nice wootz pattern on a kard , picture is a courte

Nice wootz pattern on a kard , picture is a courtesy of one of our founding members Jin of @wootzmilitaria

#wootz #wootzsteel #wootzsmith #international_wootz_society

We would like to extend thanks to our treasurer, M

We would like to extend thanks to our treasurer, Mert Tansu for sharing part of your table at the Sydney Knife Show this past weekend to promote the Society.

We had a display with pamphlets and a QR code to link to the society website. The reception was good and we look forward to meeting some new members soon!

#International_Wootz_Society
@tansu_knives

The IWS aims to serve smiths, , researchers collec

The IWS aims to serve smiths, , researchers collectors and all those interested in the production, history or identification of historical crucible steels.

We will be providing Education, History, Community, Testing, Research and even the opportunity to buy or sell antique and modern made wootz blades. Come join us at the International Wootz Society and unlock the secrets of Wootz steel!

@international wootz _society
https://internationa lwootzsociety. com/

Board Members (IG accounts):
Tim Mitchell @buffaloriverforge
Peter Burt @peterburtknives
Jin Singh @wootzmiliaria
Sebastian Szukalski @ipostswords
Mert Tansu @tansu_knives

We are proud to announce the coming launch of the

We are proud to announce the coming launch of the International Wootz Society! Watch this space, exciting things coming soon!

The International Wootz Society has been formed to bring the community of wootz makers, collectors and wootz fans together in one spirit and to communicate with and educate the wider community about this wonderful, mysterious and often misunderstood historical material.

Thank you to the society founders and board members for your tireless efforts and contributions to establishing the society!
@buffaloriverforge
@peterburtknives
@wootzmilitaria
@tansu_knives
@ipostswords
@keithf_knives

#wootz #wootzsteel

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