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Old 13th September 2013, 11:50 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by A.alnakkas
Hmm no, they are actually forged and strong but slim. Supposedly they are made from truck springs.

The one I owned in the past you can flex it very close to 90 degrees and it will return straight.

Though the touristy ones in copper mounts are made from thin sheet steel or alluminium.
Right, truck springs seem to be the universal source for sword steel in the 20th century.
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