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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2008 21:52:23 GMT
OK - the concept of a titanium sword is not very practical. It can be brittle and edge retention is not that great. Very difficult to sharpen even. The only use I can think of is for a rapier or foil but that is about it. Thrusting capability and potential of such a metal may be very good but that is about it. On the other hand there is another supersteel out now called ZDP-189 which looks promising. I understand that Angel Sword uses a very propietary form of forged SR-77. With that being the case why even bother with titanium other than it being very light and stiff? With a proper sword design and the right steel a superior blade can be made very similarly to the fantasy titanium swords but will actually be functional.
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Post by themaster293 on Jan 15, 2008 5:26:15 GMT
Where did the myth of titanium being the best and strongest metal come from in the first place?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2008 6:16:47 GMT
It is the best and strongest metal for somethings and dodgy as hell for others
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2008 16:06:40 GMT
Where did the myth of titanium being the best and strongest metal come from in the first place? Because they used the metal extensively on jet fighters. So somebody got the idea to try it on some other application. Then everybody started to jump on the bandwagon trying to dabble and apply it to every other industrial and mechanical application. Titanium itself is not much different than aluminum in terms of it's strength and lightness. It is a different composition of metal and is supposed to be "stronger". |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2008 20:15:06 GMT
 Ugly.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2008 22:07:32 GMT
Titanium knives, especially those with titanium coating rather then completely made out of titanium are some of the best knives around For those not in the know... Titanium knives were made because they are non magnetic and do not conduct electricity. They are, also, resistant to corrosion. They have great edge retention but are usually not very sharp and difficult to sharpen easily. They were made specifically for spec ops and tactical use. They were not meant for the general public or as a camp and whittling knife. But... they are cool.  |
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Post by oos3thoo on Jan 30, 2008 19:06:57 GMT
I have seen titanium scissors. I want some.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2008 21:55:31 GMT
I have seen titanium scissors. I want some. I have a titanium probe ( looks like a long icepick ) for probing anti-personnel mines. I am sure the scissors are more utilitarian than my probe. |
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Post by themaster293 on Jan 30, 2008 23:03:18 GMT
I have some Titanium alloy scissors, and they are the best scissors I have ever owned.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2008 2:00:35 GMT
To add to the off topic discussion... the frames on my reading glasses are a titanium alloy... nice and flexible!  |
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Post by oos3thoo on Jan 31, 2008 3:41:35 GMT
I have some Titanium alloy scissors, and they are the best scissors I have ever owned. Now I really want some! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2008 4:12:53 GMT
To push us kind of more back to topic of titanium in edged weapons..... I remember a number of Benchmade knives that have boasted titanium bearings and other fittings.... I handled them, and compared them side by side with my Cold Steel and Spyderco knives.... honestly, the only difference I noticed was an extra hundred bucks on the Benchmade pricetag....
vyapada, you should do a review on the frames of your glasses, according to The Godfather, a pair of glasses can be a handy weapon lol
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Post by themaster293 on Jan 31, 2008 6:38:35 GMT
I have some Titanium alloy scissors, and they are the best scissors I have ever owned. Now I really want some! BUT even though they are titanium alloy, is has enough iron in it to make it magnetic. But they are still kick-ass. |
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Post by salvatore on Jan 31, 2008 16:29:01 GMT
They would not be very good in a sword, no shock absorbtion. It would shatter.
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Post by themaster293 on Jan 31, 2008 23:29:25 GMT
They would not be very good in a sword, no shock absorbtion. It would shatter. You are exactly right. |
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