Indian Tulwar

[Ian]

Sirupate:

I think it helps, Simon, if we can all take a look at the article you mentioned and know what it is that we are discussing. Attached is a PDF copy of what I believe to be that article. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

I am reminded of a recent discussion on copper alloys with regard to the use of samrit ("auspicious alloy") in a recent SE Asian thread (http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=samrit).

Ian.

Attached reference: O'DUBHGHAILL, C. & JONES, A.H. Japanese irogane alloys and patination—a study of production and application. Available from Sheffield Hallam University Research Archive (SHURA) at: http://shura.shu.ac.uk/971/

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