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FenrisWolf · 28th January 2007, 11:01 PM

Just curious, with the discussions of different types of Damascus steel one encounters, which was preferred by the ones to whom it really mattered, the fighters? Which is preferred by collectors? And is there an easy way to tell them apart? Is there a difference that is readily apparent to the naked eye, or is it something that only a mellaurgical examination could determine?

28th January 2007, 11:01 PM	#1
FenrisWolf Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 181	Crucible Damascus vs. Pattern Welded: which is superior? Just curious, with the discussions of different types of Damascus steel one encounters, which was preferred by the ones to whom it really mattered, the fighters? Which is preferred by collectors? And is there an easy way to tell them apart? Is there a difference that is readily apparent to the naked eye, or is it something that only a mellaurgical examination could determine?