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Ian · 31st May 2005, 09:31 PM

Tom:

How does one distinguish an inserted edge on a laminated blade, from a tempered edge where the edge has been laminated (but not inserted)?

Do you follow my question? I'm asking about a blade that is first laminated and then tempered along the edge by (say) quenching -- how does one distinguish the appearance of that process from a blade that is laminated and has an inserted edge of hardened steel?

Ian.

31st May 2005, 09:31 PM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Question for Tom Tom: How does one distinguish an inserted edge on a laminated blade, from a tempered edge where the edge has been laminated (but not inserted)? Do you follow my question? I'm asking about a blade that is first laminated and then tempered along the edge by (say) quenching -- how does one distinguish the appearance of that process from a blade that is laminated and has an inserted edge of hardened steel? Ian. Last edited by Ian; 31st May 2005 at 09:41 PM.