WOOTZ or SHAM? - Page 3

Jeff D · 9th February 2006, 03:55 AM

Those are beautiful Jeff!

I am not sure how to classify either blade, neither looks like "classic" sham. They do appear similar to 19th century patterns from Persia and India. Can I ask is this from modern steel? Do you know the S content? You certainly have me scratching my head!

Jeff

Jeff Pringle · 9th February 2006, 04:48 AM

Thanks, they are modern steel, photo # 1 is about five years old, photo #2 is just a couple months. Sulfur is 0.02%, I think, I am away from my records right now, I'll double check when I get home.
I'm scratching my head, too - another decade or two of experiments, and I *might* have an idea of how modern and classic wootz blades compare, and what it all means.
First blade was etched in Ferric chloride, second in ferrous sulfate.

shangrila · 9th February 2006, 10:00 AM

what a great forum and discussion! Amazing!

How could I come to be a fast learner?

I think I need some basic materials,books and samples.

who can help me out???

I love this place.

Rick · 9th February 2006, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shangrila

what a great forum and discussion! Amazing!

How could I come to be a fast learner?

I think I need some basic materials,books and samples.

who can help me out???

I love this place.

The search function at the upper right hand corner of the page is your key to riches .

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Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Those are beautiful Jeff! I am not sure how to classify either blade, neither looks like "classic" sham. They do appear similar to 19th century patterns from Persia and India. Can I ask is this from modern steel? Do you know the S content? You certainly have me scratching my head! Jeff

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Jeff Pringle Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 189	Thanks, they are modern steel, photo # 1 is about five years old, photo #2 is just a couple months. Sulfur is 0.02%, I think, I am away from my records right now, I'll double check when I get home. I'm scratching my head, too - another decade or two of experiments, and I might have an idea of how modern and classic wootz blades compare, and what it all means. First blade was etched in Ferric chloride, second in ferrous sulfate.