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Sgian dhu

Date of Construction: 2006-08

Blade Characteristics    Steel Type: Damascus    Composition  :  O1/L6/5160/203E/WI    Billet #  :  6-Jul    Number of Layers: 500+    Pattern: Random    Etch: Medium    Polish: Satin    Dimension (inches)       Length: 2.25       Max Thickness: 0.163       Min Thickness: 0.065

Handle Characteristics    Grip Material: Ziricote    Grip Type : Guard & pommel    Fittings Material: Sterling Silver    Fasteners: Pins only    Dimension (inches)       Length: 3.78       Max Thickness: 0.595       Min Thickness: 0.505       Max Height: 1.302       Min Height: 1.172

Heat Treatment    Austenization & Quenching       Heat Source: Lava Pot       Temperature (F): 1500       Quench material: Salt Pot       Quench temperature (F): 475    Tempering       Temperature (F): N/A       Duration (hrs): N/A       Repetitions: N/A

Full sheath provided

Comments

Silver fittings overlay wood, pin can be removed to allow blade to be removed for sharpening ; sheath is wood; throat guard enclosed sheath mouth; diagonal with semi-circle filing on spine

n/a  =  not applicable