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Old 14th September 2015, 10:39 AM   #9
Sajen
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Originally Posted by David R
Check whether the blade is wrought iron or a homogeneous steel, the fibrous wrought metal tends to break up when attempting a weld.
Thank you for the tip David, when the tang is original bent over it will hold and I am more as sure that the restorer know exactly what he is doing.

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Detlef
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