Etched bolo showing hardened zone

Ferguson · 14th August 2005, 07:28 PM

Hi folks,
I posted pics of this sword on the old forum http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/002539.html

The blade came cleaned by a previous owner. I've been curious about the composition of the blade steel, to today i gave it a mild etch. Turns out it's a monosteel, but very nicely differentially hardened. It's not a chisel grind, but a full flat grind from the spine to the edge. It's starp too.

Don't ask me how I know.

Steve

Lew · 15th August 2005, 04:04 AM

Steve

I luv it super etch job!

Lew

zelbone · 18th August 2005, 01:45 AM

Very nice!!!!

Looks like the kind fighting bolo or talibong I would use in a serious situation...

Love that handguard...

Ferguson · 18th August 2005, 02:29 AM

Zelbone,
You bet! It's a zero grind. It's flat from the spine to the edge and incredibly sharp. In scrubbing it after etching I accidentally flicked my fingernail against the edge. It went through the nail, into the meat, then as I jerked my finger back, cut a quarter inch trough through the end of the nail.

OUCH! Now I have a U-shaped fingernail. She's a thirsty blade.

Steve

14th August 2005, 07:28 PM	#1
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Etched bolo showing hardened zone Hi folks, I posted pics of this sword on the old forum http://www.vikingsword.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/002539.html The blade came cleaned by a previous owner. I've been curious about the composition of the blade steel, to today i gave it a mild etch. Turns out it's a monosteel, but very nicely differentially hardened. It's not a chisel grind, but a full flat grind from the spine to the edge. It's starp too. Don't ask me how I know. Steve

15th August 2005, 04:04 AM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Steve I luv it super etch job! Lew

18th August 2005, 01:45 AM	#3
zelbone Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: VISAYAS and MINDANAO Posts: 169	Very nice!!!! Looks like the kind fighting bolo or talibong I would use in a serious situation... Love that handguard...

18th August 2005, 02:29 AM	#4
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Zelbone, You bet! It's a zero grind. It's flat from the spine to the edge and incredibly sharp. In scrubbing it after etching I accidentally flicked my fingernail against the edge. It went through the nail, into the meat, then as I jerked my finger back, cut a quarter inch trough through the end of the nail. OUCH! Now I have a U-shaped fingernail. She's a thirsty blade. Steve