09-01-2006, 09:20 PM
-" if the qualities of Roman plate are based on comparisons with modern materials and modern mild steel is the closest metallurgically, how can stainless steel be a better approximation?"
It isn't. It can't be. Never said it was.
My point is that FUNCTION is just as important as appearance. As I've said before, the only modern material that's readily accessible by most that comes closest to functioning like Roman iron is CR steel that's been worked. Stainless can be made to look like CR steel but that's all it can be.
We often overlook function. Sometimes appearance takes precedent.
More and more LEG IX HSPA are finding ways to include function as part of an item's value and not just its outward appearance.
We often ask ourselves.."Yes, it looks right, but is it?"
It isn't. It can't be. Never said it was.
My point is that FUNCTION is just as important as appearance. As I've said before, the only modern material that's readily accessible by most that comes closest to functioning like Roman iron is CR steel that's been worked. Stainless can be made to look like CR steel but that's all it can be.
We often overlook function. Sometimes appearance takes precedent.
More and more LEG IX HSPA are finding ways to include function as part of an item's value and not just its outward appearance.
We often ask ourselves.."Yes, it looks right, but is it?"
Hibernicus
LEGIO IX HISPANA, USA
You cannot dig ditches in a toga!
[url:194jujcw]http://www.legio-ix-hispana.org[/url]
A nationwide club with chapters across N America
LEGIO IX HISPANA, USA
You cannot dig ditches in a toga!
[url:194jujcw]http://www.legio-ix-hispana.org[/url]
A nationwide club with chapters across N America
