True Combat Value of Wootz

Chris Evans · 24th November 2006, 01:22 AM

Hi Greg,

Many thanks for that account. It certainly cannot be ignored and is food for thought as it does support the case for Martensitic Wootz. Not being familiar with the author, when was it written?

As far as work hardened Pearlitic Wootz is concerned, my guess (based on modern similarly hardened products) is that the equivalent of 45Rc should be readily attainable. And this hardness level is that of many 19th century military sabres, so is quite serviceable, but not outstanding.

Cheers
Chris

24th November 2006, 01:22 AM	#11
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	Hi Greg, Many thanks for that account. It certainly cannot be ignored and is food for thought as it does support the case for Martensitic Wootz. Not being familiar with the author, when was it written? As far as work hardened Pearlitic Wootz is concerned, my guess (based on modern similarly hardened products) is that the equivalent of 45Rc should be readily attainable. And this hardness level is that of many 19th century military sabres, so is quite serviceable, but not outstanding. Cheers Chris Last edited by Chris Evans; 24th November 2006 at 02:43 AM.