Bennjn Posted June 6, 2008 Report Posted June 6, 2008 Hi All, I am rather new to nihonto collecting so please bear with me...I've often seen such marks on blades. Are they signs of core steel showing, signs of a tired blade? Thanks for your answers in advance. Quote
pcfarrar Posted June 6, 2008 Report Posted June 6, 2008 A few spots of core steel doesn't make a blade tired. Its a combination of different factors, shape, niku etc.. Quote
Grey Doffin Posted June 6, 2008 Report Posted June 6, 2008 I wouldn't say the blade is tired because of that spot; it could be just an area of different grain. If it were a sign of tiredness it would be darker material without a grain inside. Grey Quote
Bennjn Posted June 7, 2008 Author Report Posted June 7, 2008 Hello Thanks for the answers guys, really appreciate it! Bennjn Quote
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