View Single Post
Old 6th May 2012, 04:13 PM   #6
Jean
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,740
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by dbhmgb
Thank you Jean.

That's why I included the shot of the tip. As the blade soaked, this detail became more apparent and interesting. That metal appears more porous and is no where else on the blade but the tip.
Dan
In Java some blades with a similar type of rebuilt tip (may be made from hard tungsten carbide?) are used by kris sellers for punching and lifting coins for the amazement of tourists... You may test it with your blade but not with a gold coin!
Regards
Jean is offline   Reply With Quote