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1st July 2008, 08:43 PM
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I remember seeing a sword with a 'wootz-like' pattern, Lew kindly re-educated me with the notion of shear steel, but this type of steel was mass produced late 19thC -early 20th C. It may be possibly 're-cycled' shear steel and forged into this interesting piece.
Regards David |
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1st July 2008, 09:08 PM
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I think this is what my bladesmith friend calls the orange peel effect. Comes from over heating the steel during the forging process I think. This causes a a growth in the carbide stucture which ends up looking like an orange peel.
Lew Last edited by LOUIEBLADES; 1st July 2008 at 09:19 PM. |
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2nd July 2008, 08:52 AM
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Lew,
What You suggest to do ? Paolo |
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2nd July 2008, 11:16 AM
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Do nothing my friend it looks fine to me
 Lew |
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2nd July 2008, 02:56 PM
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I follow Your advice.
Thank You Paolo |
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