Viking Swords and Wootz

[Chris Evans]

Hi Jeff,

Originally Posted by Jeff Pringle

... It is also distinctly higher in slag content, and therefore more likely to fracture on impact.
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Informative post.

Without knowing much about Wootz, in wrought iron slag inclusions enhance toughness by acting as a crack arrestor. It is my understanding that the core of Japanese swords is often high in slag content with a similar effect.


Cheers
Chris