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Battara · 9th April 2007, 07:06 PM

Depends on the powder. I would suspect that it does contain a mild acid. Alum does and is used for pickling, but mixed with water becomes a mild acid.

Nice blade and patterns. Would you post pictures of the rest of the piece?

9th April 2007, 07:06 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Depends on the powder. I would suspect that it does contain a mild acid. Alum does and is used for pickling, but mixed with water becomes a mild acid. Nice blade and patterns. Would you post pictures of the rest of the piece?