05-19-2010, 05:40 PM
The Norsemen peat bog process of smelting added silica into the mix when forging. This would add some form of rust resistance at least until about the third forging. Thus the blade being cast back into the lake according to Arthurian legend.
Let's not forget the magical Excalibur. :lol:
In regards to stirrups I heard they were invented in India which is adjacent to the silk road. I am unaware of what source this is from. Perhaps one could provide some enlightenment!
Let's not forget the magical Excalibur. :lol:
In regards to stirrups I heard they were invented in India which is adjacent to the silk road. I am unaware of what source this is from. Perhaps one could provide some enlightenment!
Craig Bellofatto
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb