Hank Reinhardt's the book of the Sword
Hank Reinhardt's the book of the Sword
“This liquid metal then was poured into molds to form axes and knives. These tools were soft, but could be work hardened by hammering.Later, these early smiths learned how to alloy tin with copper to make bronze and with zinc to make brass. Both these alloys produced weapons of superior strength and hardness. But there was a far better metal on the horizon.Iron is one of the most useful metals known to man. It is also one of the most common elements on the planet. In its pure state iron is only ...slightly harder than copper. But iron is a reactive metal and will combine with many other elements. With the addition of other elements, the properties of iron change drastically. Rarely is iron found that does not have some impurities mixed in with it. Of all the impurities, none is quite so important as carbon. But I get ahead of myself.No one knows who first discovered iron, or where. In the past it was believed that the Hittites were the first, but that is being challenged as more and more information becomes available.MoreLess
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