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ariel · 5th March 2009, 06:32 PM

Here is a series of pics about the use of the so-called Zag, a "dirt" from the Naukat Mountains in Kyrgizstan.
Obviously, this is a natural ferric oxide-like mixture, exactly as described by Sachse.
Still, fascinating to see the legend in action.
http://talks.guns.ru/forummessage/79/431909.html
Enjoy!

5th March 2009, 06:32 PM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Mythical Zag for etching Here is a series of pics about the use of the so-called Zag, a "dirt" from the Naukat Mountains in Kyrgizstan. Obviously, this is a natural ferric oxide-like mixture, exactly as described by Sachse. Still, fascinating to see the legend in action. http://talks.guns.ru/forummessage/79/431909.html Enjoy!