A Blacksmith's Introduction to Steel Types and Quality
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As you can imagine a blacksmith knows a thing or two about the material he works with, so in this videos Adam gives some pointers about different grades of steel, like a beginner's guide if you will.
If you're wondering about the main differences between high carbon and stainless steel, or which hardness on the Rockwell C scale (HRC) is most suitable for what kind of sword, this video is for you.
Previous video explaining "Damascus" (pattern-welded steel):
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