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Alam Shah · 21st October 2006, 10:05 PM

Lew,

Thanks for the clearer picture.

The blade's diamond cross-section should extend all the way to the base of the blade. In this example, it seems that the thickness is not enough to form the base properly, which is approximately 1/2" or 1.5cm (it does vary).

This is how the base should look like for this type of blade.
(Example, courtesy of BluErf's gallery.

)
http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_photo.php

From the first picture, there seems to be no sign of a temper.

Example of a 'visible' tempered blade, (courtesy of BluErf's). A two-toned finish.
http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_photo.php

Kind Regards,
Shahrial

21st October 2006, 10:05 PM	#15
Alam Shah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,248	More or less... a file beginning... Lew, Thanks for the clearer picture. The blade's diamond cross-section should extend all the way to the base of the blade. In this example, it seems that the thickness is not enough to form the base properly, which is approximately 1/2" or 1.5cm (it does vary). This is how the base should look like for this type of blade. (Example, courtesy of BluErf's gallery. ) http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_photo.php From the first picture, there seems to be no sign of a temper. Example of a 'visible' tempered blade, (courtesy of BluErf's). A two-toned finish. http://www.kampungnet.com.sg/modules...view_photo.php Kind Regards, Shahrial Last edited by Alam Shah; 22nd October 2006 at 04:22 AM. Reason: grammar...