Indo-persian axe with inerteed steel.

David R · 12th February 2024, 05:19 PM

Inserted edge steel is a well known technique both in the east and the west. It saves the expensive higher carbon material for where it's needed, and gives the more brittle material support from a softer more resilient lower carbon metal.

TVV · 12th February 2024, 06:07 PM

Looking at this item, it is not the edge that is inserted, and the whole axe is of a steel construction, including the shaft. The precise way this is executed and the overall quality of the item suggest a smith showing skills, rather than trying to save on material, at least to my eye. I wonder if any portion of this blade is wootz.

12th February 2024, 05:19 PM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,134	Inserted edge steel is a well known technique both in the east and the west. It saves the expensive higher carbon material for where it's needed, and gives the more brittle material support from a softer more resilient lower carbon metal.

12th February 2024, 06:07 PM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,723	Looking at this item, it is not the edge that is inserted, and the whole axe is of a steel construction, including the shaft. The precise way this is executed and the overall quality of the item suggest a smith showing skills, rather than trying to save on material, at least to my eye. I wonder if any portion of this blade is wootz.