18th January 2016, 02:23 AM
			
			
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					Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook
					
				 
				A very good bladesmith mended one for me, (pattern -welded blade), and afterwards I could hardly find the join. This was done just a few years ago. 
I would like to give the man credit, but he does not want to get inundated with this type of work, so asked me to keep it quiet. 
 
I must respect that, but yes, it Is possible to have someone weld a blade and make an excellent job still.
  
			
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 Richard, can you post a picture of the blade? Was the blade snapped and re-welded or was a new piece of steel used?
		  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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