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I think realistically, if the alloys and the resulting pattern fall within the bell curve of what we have in terms of historic artefacts, it's wootz.

But for example, if people add manganese to...

The way it is forged out influences the pattern. If someone uses power tools, that will leave a much straighter pattern. Especially if the hammer or press has flat dies instead of drawing dies. And...

I have a couple of wootz razors in progress with wootz from a Polish friend, that I can provide pictures of to compare side by side.
I also have a good bar from Ric Furrer that I still need to make...

I made a fixed handle one in Pendray wootz, as well as one with a damascus body and a Pendray wootz edge. Those are Michael's.
I have 3d one in progress.

And I have 3 pieces left that came from...