Earliest known twist core blades outside West-Europe

[Richard R.]

Hello Lee

Thank you for the pictures.

Originally Posted by Lee

I trust that you are familiar with Stefan Mäder's work in applying the Japanese style polish to reveal features in medieval steel.

Yes I studied his book (German Edition). I think it's one of the best researched publication regarding the structure of early medieval European blades made from from "bloomery iron" and the question if and how they have been polished.

Regards, Richard

P.S.: Hallo Chregu, Schöne Festtage!