Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2005, 05:25 PM
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OTHER MODERN WOOTZ
Gene and Others,
In this discussion on wootz I mentioned Ric Furrer's wootz. At this link
http://www.collectors-show.com/artistgall.html
you can see a couple of pictures of his steel. This...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st January 2005, 06:35 PM
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PATENTS
Gene,
I'm not aware of any patents Al might have on wootz. Others have made it besides Al and Rick. I believe Larry Harley claims to have made wootz, although I have not seen any. Rick does make a...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st January 2005, 02:32 PM
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Gene,
Now you're asking for my trade...
Gene,
Now you're asking for my trade secrets. Okay, just don't tell the competition.
I finished the blade to a "worn out" 600 grit, using 3M automotive paper and water. I used the standard...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st January 2005, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 35
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I appreciate the introduction, Gene. Yes, the...
I appreciate the introduction, Gene. Yes, the wootz and jade kris is mine, made for a collector a few years ago. This was my second sword, the first being a boarding cutlass. Both swords were made as...
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