Darfia Copper Alloy question

Andrew · 19th December 2010, 04:25 PM

No idea what that alloy would be called, Gav, but that sword is sweet!

Gavin Nugent · 24th December 2010, 04:43 AM

Thanks Andrew and Merry Christmas to all.

Gav

PUFF · 24th December 2010, 11:59 AM

Gold-Copper alloy is called "Naak" (นาก) in Thai.
The composition may varied, higher quality "Naak" may contain up to 60% gold.
I 'm not sure if silver always included.

By tradition, the material used by wealthy peasant class as Gold metal is reserved for royal class and silver is for lord/high rank officer or other similar classes. The tradition was, however, faded out around C19.

Gavin Nugent · 26th December 2010, 08:40 AM

Thank you for dropping in Puff.

You information adds an interesting dimension to the sword.

cheers

Gav

24th December 2010, 04:43 AM	#2
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Cheers Thanks Andrew and Merry Christmas to all. Gav

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Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Thank you Thank you for dropping in Puff. You information adds an interesting dimension to the sword. cheers Gav

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Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	No idea what that alloy would be called, Gav, but that sword is sweet!

24th December 2010, 11:59 AM	#3
PUFF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 30 miles north of Bangkok, 20 miles south of Ayuthaya, Thailand Posts: 224	Gold-Copper alloy is called "Naak" (นาก) in Thai. The composition may varied, higher quality "Naak" may contain up to 60% gold. I 'm not sure if silver always included. By tradition, the material used by wealthy peasant class as Gold metal is reserved for royal class and silver is for lord/high rank officer or other similar classes. The tradition was, however, faded out around C19.