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Son of Ed 
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 Topic: Wootz steelPosted: March/20/2021 at 11:02 |
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Son of Ed
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Posted: March/20/2021 at 12:31 |
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hatton mann
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Posted: March/20/2021 at 18:03 |
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This post launched a casual hour of web surfing. Their is something about Damascus steel.
Currently I'm in the process of reclaiming a old 'Camillus US' combat blade blank I had forgotten about. I've developed this thing for getting rid of , or giving away, loose & miscellaneous parts and pieces I've accumulated. Hopefully, this blank will become a useful thing, and not just clutter that those who will have to clean up after me will just drag to the curb. I have an old(e) Japan hunting knife that the jigged handle had loosened I thought to re-cycle for the combat blade. I showed the the blank to the village cutler and told him of my plans. He suggested I do the prep work, and he slyly mentioned he had some stag that would work. Being on a tight budget I demurred. After some buffing and filing and a trip my buddy's 'dura-cote' garage,,,I'm thinking maybe leather & brass washers at the hilt and pommel w/ a roll of stag in betwixt,,,why not ? That's my knife story for today !
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Son of Ed
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Posted: March/21/2021 at 06:55 |
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Very fun!
Here's some more history courses on Damascus.....  https://www.ancientpages.com/2020/05/28/ancient-secrets-damascus-steel-legendary-metal-used-crusaders-warriors/  https://www.sanskritimagazine.com/history/tale-crucible-wootz-steel-ancient-india/ |
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hatton mann
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Posted: March/22/2021 at 10:09 |
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I remember this article from 2001. I remember printing it out. The article included a photo of a beautiful stag handled scimitar, an actual museum piece. I may still have the article in my files.
Edited by tahqua - March/27/2021 at 19:01 |
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