Vintage Backyard Crossbows!

katana · 25th April 2009, 11:05 AM

Hi Jake,
thank you for your input ....and welcome to the forum

. I feel that comparisons with 'modern' steel alloys is within the scope of the forum ...it allows use to appreciate the craftsmanship and skill of much earlier weapon makers whom, did not have access to it. But with their knowledge gained with constant 'trial and error' were able to create steels with differing properties ...without really understanding the metallurgy involved.

Regards David

25th April 2009, 11:05 AM	#12
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Hi Jake, thank you for your input ....and welcome to the forum . I feel that comparisons with 'modern' steel alloys is within the scope of the forum ...it allows use to appreciate the craftsmanship and skill of much earlier weapon makers whom, did not have access to it. But with their knowledge gained with constant 'trial and error' were able to create steels with differing properties ...without really understanding the metallurgy involved. Regards David