Zaghnal axe head

Stan S. · 24th January 2012, 10:16 PM

My understanding is that these were almost always cast rather than forged. However, it is possible that there were a few different techniques involved. Keep in mind that these are still being made in India using original molds from the 19th century and earlier to supply a tourist trade

archer · 25th January 2012, 05:13 AM

Hi Stan, I wasn't sure if it was part cast and the blade steel The areas, I felt may have been joined are still suspect. (3rd and 5th Pictures. Is there a less destructive way to test for cast without looking at the sparks from a grinder?

I did this one recently too all steel age ???

Thanks for the input I noticed the link I added did say steel elephant.

Steve

25th January 2012, 05:13 AM	#2
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Identify Cast vs. Steel Hi Stan, I wasn't sure if it was part cast and the blade steel The areas, I felt may have been joined are still suspect. (3rd and 5th Pictures. Is there a less destructive way to test for cast without looking at the sparks from a grinder? I did this one recently too all steel age ??? Thanks for the input I noticed the link I added did say steel elephant. Steve Attached Images

24th January 2012, 10:16 PM	#1
Stan S. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 227	My understanding is that these were almost always cast rather than forged. However, it is possible that there were a few different techniques involved. Keep in mind that these are still being made in India using original molds from the 19th century and earlier to supply a tourist trade