09-09-2003, 07:43 PM
Oops, here we go again.<br>
When I said my Kalkriese was part forged I didnt mean to say that it was deliberately left forge blued!<br>
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However, some parts were unforged mild steel as modern reconstructions and some parts deliberately forge shaped, as would have been the originals, to allow a basis for comparison. These were as it happens the parts which have, despite quite a lot of "polishing" (initially, and after several very hot and/or soggy events like Stoneleigh) retained a "black" tinge or patina, and which seem to best withstand the nasties of the British weather.<br>
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As all of the original pieces appear to have been forge shaped, and obviously not made from modern mild steel sheet bent to shape, it is most probable that even when polished (as it clearly suggests from the literary sources) they may also have had a slight black patina in the shine.<br>
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I do like the idea of the polka dots though - still think Lauraus Ashleyus floral would be quite fetching though - especially with a nice pink tunica (but then thats back into tunic wars again).<br>
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Claudia <p></p><i></i>
When I said my Kalkriese was part forged I didnt mean to say that it was deliberately left forge blued!<br>
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However, some parts were unforged mild steel as modern reconstructions and some parts deliberately forge shaped, as would have been the originals, to allow a basis for comparison. These were as it happens the parts which have, despite quite a lot of "polishing" (initially, and after several very hot and/or soggy events like Stoneleigh) retained a "black" tinge or patina, and which seem to best withstand the nasties of the British weather.<br>
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As all of the original pieces appear to have been forge shaped, and obviously not made from modern mild steel sheet bent to shape, it is most probable that even when polished (as it clearly suggests from the literary sources) they may also have had a slight black patina in the shine.<br>
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I do like the idea of the polka dots though - still think Lauraus Ashleyus floral would be quite fetching though - especially with a nice pink tunica (but then thats back into tunic wars again).<br>
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Claudia <p></p><i></i>
