Nice Wootz Suprise

TVV · 5th April 2010, 07:29 AM

It is a really nice surprise to find wootz on a new blade, and to find it on one that you have had for a while is even nicer. You have done a good job of bringing out the pattern.
Regards,
Teodor

Atlantia · 5th April 2010, 03:28 PM

Well, thats a great suprise!
What causes the 'dead spots' that others have mentioned?

Lew · 5th April 2010, 03:57 PM

Over heating the steel causes the dead spots.

5th April 2010, 07:29 AM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,725	It is a really nice surprise to find wootz on a new blade, and to find it on one that you have had for a while is even nicer. You have done a good job of bringing out the pattern. Regards, Teodor

5th April 2010, 03:28 PM	#2
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Well, thats a great suprise! What causes the 'dead spots' that others have mentioned?

5th April 2010, 03:57 PM	#3
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Over heating the steel causes the dead spots.