Which kind of steel is this ?

Gavin Nugent · 22nd October 2014, 01:56 PM

The type is known to have a twist core centre within the very narrow fullers but nothing gives it away if it is there.

Oliver Pinchot · 22nd October 2014, 05:07 PM

These blades are often layered, which etching may reveal. But it isn't an intentional pattern-weld. I'd leave it as is or perhaps clean lightly.

22nd October 2014, 01:56 PM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	The type is known to have a twist core centre within the very narrow fullers but nothing gives it away if it is there.

22nd October 2014, 05:07 PM	#2
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 470	These blades are often layered, which etching may reveal. But it isn't an intentional pattern-weld. I'd leave it as is or perhaps clean lightly.