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Old 25th February 2005, 05:04 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by tom hyle
The reason to do it is that an unhardenable (usually wrought iron) blade base/tang is stronger than carbon steel, especially old suphurous carbon steel, for absorbing the shock.

That's interesting, Tom. Is there a significant improvement?
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