What kind of steel is it?

ariel · 24th January 2009, 02:01 AM

The question arose on another forum ( Russian-speaking)
Is it Sham, mechanical or just bloomery ?
http://talks.guns.ru/forummessage/79/412180.html

Rick · 24th January 2009, 02:25 AM

First glance, it looks mechanical and 'tired' .

Lew · 24th January 2009, 03:50 AM

Either pattern welded or shear steel.

TVV · 24th January 2009, 04:36 AM

Just a friendly warning that the item is currently listed on eBay.

ariel · 24th January 2009, 05:00 AM

Really? I got these pics from another site, not e-bay!

TVV · 24th January 2009, 07:21 AM

Ariel,

I sent you the auction link by a PM.

Regards,
Teodor

ariel · 24th January 2009, 04:08 PM

Thanks, Eagle Eye !

Well, I guess, we shall have to wait until the auction runs its course.

24th January 2009, 02:01 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	What kind of steel is it? The question arose on another forum ( Russian-speaking) Is it Sham, mechanical or just bloomery ? http://talks.guns.ru/forummessage/79/412180.html

24th January 2009, 02:25 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	First glance, it looks mechanical and 'tired' .

24th January 2009, 03:50 AM	#3
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Either pattern welded or shear steel.

24th January 2009, 04:36 AM	#4
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,624	Just a friendly warning that the item is currently listed on eBay.

24th January 2009, 05:00 AM	#5
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Really? I got these pics from another site, not e-bay!

24th January 2009, 07:21 AM	#6
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,624	Ariel, I sent you the auction link by a PM. Regards, Teodor

24th January 2009, 04:08 PM	#7
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Thanks, Eagle Eye ! Well, I guess, we shall have to wait until the auction runs its course.