WOOTZ or SHAM?

Jeff Pringle · 9th February 2006, 05:48 AM

Thanks, they are modern steel, photo # 1 is about five years old, photo #2 is just a couple months. Sulfur is 0.02%, I think, I am away from my records right now, I'll double check when I get home.
I'm scratching my head, too - another decade or two of experiments, and I *might* have an idea of how modern and classic wootz blades compare, and what it all means.
First blade was etched in Ferric chloride, second in ferrous sulfate.

shangrila · 9th February 2006, 11:00 AM

what a great forum and discussion! Amazing!

How could I come to be a fast learner?

I think I need some basic materials,books and samples.

who can help me out???

I love this place.

Rick · 9th February 2006, 04:14 PM

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what a great forum and discussion! Amazing!

How could I come to be a fast learner?

I think I need some basic materials,books and samples.

who can help me out???

I love this place.

The search function at the upper right hand corner of the page is your key to riches .

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9th February 2006, 05:48 AM	#1
Jeff Pringle Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 189	Thanks, they are modern steel, photo # 1 is about five years old, photo #2 is just a couple months. Sulfur is 0.02%, I think, I am away from my records right now, I'll double check when I get home. I'm scratching my head, too - another decade or two of experiments, and I might have an idea of how modern and classic wootz blades compare, and what it all means. First blade was etched in Ferric chloride, second in ferrous sulfate.

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shangrila Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 31	Thank you, Gt Obach what a great forum and discussion! Amazing! How could I come to be a fast learner? I think I need some basic materials,books and samples. who can help me out??? I love this place.