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12-26-2003, 05:55 PM
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Elminster
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From my limited knowledge of chemistry, stainless steel (or any trace elements) will make the metal weaker. Granted, if the metal is too solid, there is a higher chance that it will break (being brittle), but unless you're going to be chopping at a concrete pillar, I wouldn't worry about it.
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12-26-2003, 07:39 PM
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Lord Ao
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I know a little about metallurgy, hardening and tempering etc.....but this may be of some interest to you.....
http://www.howstuffworks.com/sword-making.htm
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