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Old 17th September 2010, 08:47 AM   #5
Chris Evans
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Originally Posted by Battara
Not sure but there is another factor: European monosteels were considered desirable with native folks and the demand decreased.
Yes, indeed. I remember reading that the English General John Jacobs, who served in mid 19th century India, opined that in his day, English cast steel swords were considered superior to all and highly sought by the locals.

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