What's the big deal about Kirk Narduban?

ham · 18th December 2006, 12:15 AM

Perhaps because it requires a great deal more skill and knowledge of technology than any other technique in sword-making. Consequently, it is far rarer.

Ham

Jeff D · 18th December 2006, 01:46 AM

Beauty as always is in the eye of the beholder. This topic also reminds me of a question. What is the earliest date that we see the "Kirk Narduban" formation. Even though Kindi may have talked of the pattern, I have only seen rudimentary formations on blades dated to the early 17th century, and well formed formations by the late 17th century. Does any know of any earlier?

All the best
Jeff

Jens Nordlunde · 18th December 2006, 04:23 PM

Beauty as always is in the eye of the beholder. Well said Jeff

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I can’t answer your question, although I have a feeling that the technique is older than 17th century, but maybe Ann can help us, as she has been excavating in the area of Marv.

Jens

Ferguson · 18th December 2006, 04:23 PM

Perhaps the same reason that I like looking at a beautiful woman?

She may not be more worthy, or useful or good. But I will still enjoy looking.

Steve

18th December 2006, 04:23 PM	#3
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	Beauty as always is in the eye of the beholder. Well said Jeff. I can’t answer your question, although I have a feeling that the technique is older than 17th century, but maybe Ann can help us, as she has been excavating in the area of Marv. Jens

18th December 2006, 12:15 AM	#1
ham Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 190	Perhaps because it requires a great deal more skill and knowledge of technology than any other technique in sword-making. Consequently, it is far rarer. Ham

18th December 2006, 01:46 AM	#2
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Beauty as always is in the eye of the beholder. This topic also reminds me of a question. What is the earliest date that we see the "Kirk Narduban" formation. Even though Kindi may have talked of the pattern, I have only seen rudimentary formations on blades dated to the early 17th century, and well formed formations by the late 17th century. Does any know of any earlier? All the best Jeff

18th December 2006, 04:23 PM	#4
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Perhaps the same reason that I like looking at a beautiful woman? She may not be more worthy, or useful or good. But I will still enjoy looking. Steve