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26th April 2012, 05:37 PM
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Can you explain the mechanical damascus to me?
How was it constructed? |
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26th April 2012, 06:02 PM
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Pattern welded. One or more types of steel sandwiched together and folded (welded) during the forging process.
Different variations on the theme and technique are seen in Viking, Indo-Persian, Chinese, Japanese, Malay/Indonesian, Filipino, etc. blades... |
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26th April 2012, 06:21 PM
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nice salawar yataghan (aka khyber knife). do you have the scabbard for it?
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26th April 2012, 07:25 PM
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Mechanical damascus for sure. I have an Indian kard in my collection that is very similar to this dagger/sword both in form and decoration. I'll see if I can put some pictures up tonight
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26th April 2012, 07:31 PM
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No unfortunately no Scabbard.
What date is this piece then? |
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26th April 2012, 08:58 PM
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26th April 2012, 09:47 PM
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You should really try to use the 'Search' button, trying to for 'wootz' and 'pattern welded'.
If you do, you will find reading enough for quite some time. I do wonder, why members ask so many questions, when it is obvious that they have not used this obvious button - it is there to be used. Jens |
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