old blades versus new

Gt Obach · 22nd May 2007, 08:00 PM

Just my opinion

i think stainless will make a lousy knife no matter whos the smith.... if you want a knife that resist rusting... then stainless works well... and thats all i give it..

a good carbon steel sword made by a talented smith... both ancient and modern will be a good weapon...

it would be fair to compare old carbon steel to new carbon steel...

with the modern melts... you can expect a better product but.... will you notice that difference in use ?? its very hard to tell...

L6 is a very tough steel... and you can tell in tests..... but its doubtful that would make the difference in a combat situation over a well made old sword.

Greg

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22nd May 2007, 08:00 PM	#3
Gt Obach Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	Just my opinion i think stainless will make a lousy knife no matter whos the smith.... if you want a knife that resist rusting... then stainless works well... and thats all i give it.. a good carbon steel sword made by a talented smith... both ancient and modern will be a good weapon... it would be fair to compare old carbon steel to new carbon steel... with the modern melts... you can expect a better product but.... will you notice that difference in use ?? its very hard to tell... L6 is a very tough steel... and you can tell in tests..... but its doubtful that would make the difference in a combat situation over a well made old sword. Greg