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Old 1st July 2008, 09:08 PM   #1
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I think this is what my bladesmith friend calls the orange peel effect. Comes from over heating the steel during the forging process I think. This causes a a growth in the carbide stucture which ends up looking like an orange peel.


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Old 2nd July 2008, 08:52 AM   #2
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Lew,
What You suggest to do ?
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Old 2nd July 2008, 11:16 AM   #3
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Do nothing my friend it looks fine to me


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Old 2nd July 2008, 02:56 PM   #4
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I follow Your advice.
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