Thread: a Barong sword
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Old 23rd May 2015, 05:39 AM   #7
DaveS
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Originally Posted by Ian
Roland:

That appears to be a very aggressive etch that you have used. Would you describe how you did the etching and what materials you used? Understanding more about your technique might help explain what you found.

Thanks.

Ian.
Phosphoric acid will bring out the pattern like this almost every time. It will accentuate the high and low carbon areas especially if the blade is slightly heated...........Dave.
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