Seven swords of the Renaissance from an analytical point of view IN an earlier paper in lt;igt;Gladiuslt;/igt;, I discussed methods of producing hardened steel sword blades in the Middle Ages; most of the specimens illustrated came from the period 1000-1500 A. D. #13; #13; Comparatively...
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