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7th January 2012, 05:11 PM
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Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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The jagged, ragged damage is likely due to the inherent weakness of the inhomogeneous "damascus" wootz structure. I do not think that good monosteel would produce it.
BTW, why do we think the blade was remounted? Looks to me like a perfect fit with the handle. Is the rivet new(er)? |
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