The carbon content of a good samari sword

[Philosophaie]

What is the carbon content of a good samari sword? A samari sword has a blade of extra hard steel for slicing and a blunt end of a more flexible steel. Maybe some metalurgial technigues to get te raw iron to that carbon content.

 

[turbo]

You'd be better off Googling for the information. I have quite a bit of experience evaluating and selling those swords, but there's a lot more going on than wrapping a very hard core in the clasp of softer steel that is less prone to fractures.

Try Googling "metallurgy" and "Samurai" for the best results.

 

[c03rcion]

look up this material referred to as tamahagane, its raw material used to making katanas

 

[Astronuc]

What is the carbon content of a good samari sword? A samari sword has a blade of extra hard steel for slicing and a blunt end of a more flexible steel. Maybe some metalurgial technigues to get te raw iron to that carbon content.

The processing is equally important.

http://www.hitachi-metals.co.jp/e/tatara/nnp0108.htm

http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/archive/index.php/t-1052.html?

 

[LudusRex]

The carbon content of a good samari sword can vary depending on the specific techniques used in its production. However, traditionally, samari swords have a higher carbon content than other swords, typically ranging from 0.6% to 1.5%. This high carbon content is what gives the blade its extra hardness, making it ideal for slicing. To achieve this carbon content, various metallurgical techniques can be utilized, such as the folding and hammering of the steel during the forging process. These techniques help evenly distribute the carbon throughout the blade, resulting in a strong and durable sword.