14th August 2005, 06:28 PM | #1 |
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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, 03:04 AM | #2 |
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Steve
I luv it super etch job! Lew |
18th August 2005, 12:45 AM | #3 |
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Very nice!!!!
Looks like the kind fighting bolo or talibong I would use in a serious situation... Love that handguard... |
18th August 2005, 01:29 AM | #4 |
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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 |
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