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Battara · 10th December 2006, 08:06 PM

I agree with Andrew, the piece would be too weak. I have seen and held katars and they in their hey-day could withstand the forces of impact generated. This type of soldering (not looking like welding which would be even stronger that soldering, though still weak) would not hold up long under combat force impact. I'm more for ceremonial. The blade itself maybe fine, but I would suggest that it was not original to the piece and that this piece is a composite.

Tim Simmons · 10th December 2006, 08:15 PM

Forge welding, folded steel. Like Japanese stuff the holy grail

Very strong very practical even if it looks light.
http://www.anvilfire.com/iForge/tuto.../top_index.htm
http://www.anvilfire.com/iForge/tuto.../top_index.htm

10th December 2006, 08:15 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,918	Forge welding, folded steel. Like Japanese stuff the holy grail Very strong very practical even if it looks light. http://www.anvilfire.com/iForge/tuto.../top_index.htm http://www.anvilfire.com/iForge/tuto.../top_index.htm Last edited by Tim Simmons; 10th December 2006 at 08:46 PM.

10th December 2006, 08:06 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,342	I agree with Andrew, the piece would be too weak. I have seen and held katars and they in their hey-day could withstand the forces of impact generated. This type of soldering (not looking like welding which would be even stronger that soldering, though still weak) would not hold up long under combat force impact. I'm more for ceremonial. The blade itself maybe fine, but I would suggest that it was not original to the piece and that this piece is a composite.