Carbon steel is any alloy that consists almost entirely of iron and carbon. It's pretty much the only kind of steel people had back in the day, but...
Dinosaur: That's really cool stuff! But wouldn't the metal's strength be directionally-dependent like graphite? I know squat about metal grain...
Actually, samurai typically wore metal-on-silk brigandine, which is heavier, less protective, and more constrictive than well-made European plate or...
Good idea ... unless you're Morpheus. :thumbsup: Look, I know I'm stating the obvious, but, judging by a lot of the posts here, it's not obvious...
Katana vs. All Comers Contrary to popular opinion, the katana is NOT the ultimate sword. It's as heavy as European cutting broadswords (ARMA has a...
Swords in War Tests have shown a guy with a knife has to be less than 10 yards away to stand a chance against a firearm, short range even for...
2nd resurrection Sorry to resurrect this thread again, but I came across it and couldn't resist. for readability, I'll split my post into topics. (I...
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