is damascus steel really that powerful?
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 Aug 29 2016, 05:30 PM
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QUOTE(Gregyong @ Aug 29 2016, 05:25 PM) Hard steel ~= good steel. korek.We muse steel because it is ductile enough to be safe, but hard enough to be strong. Cannot be both at the same time.  See our modern blade... they dont go out and use the hardest steel available... its not feasible |
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Aug 29 2016, 05:31 PM
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QUOTE(pagi makan roti @ Aug 29 2016, 05:29 PM) Do forced patina auto hardness +20 chemical dipping/etchingYOu can do in your backyard... |
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Aug 29 2016, 05:32 PM
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QUOTE(hvk13 @ Aug 29 2016, 05:27 PM) its a myth. our modern mass produced steel is stronger especially the high carbon 1060 steel likely to be true.Damascus is legendary last time cause.... most steel back then are shitz |
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Aug 29 2016, 05:37 PM
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QUOTE(TreyLey @ Aug 29 2016, 05:35 PM) But all i see in damascus now is ashes Its not about how hard your tool is... Their steel is not good enough to sustain the prolonged war its how you use it... |
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Aug 29 2016, 05:41 PM
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QUOTE(pagi makan roti @ Aug 29 2016, 05:35 PM) Can do for me? Pls? |
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