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Thread: What metal is the frame from?

  1. 03-05-2018, 07:16 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ulrik View Post
    My guess would be nickelsilver. Nickelsilver was used for many applications in the past and has a yellow tone, due to the copper addition. And it is of course completly stainless.

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    Many thanks. I think you're right.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ulrik View Post
    My guess would be nickelsilver. Nickelsilver was used for many applications in the past and has a yellow tone, due to the copper addition. And it is of course completly stainless.

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    You learn something new every day. Was it ever used for blade steel?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
    You learn something new every day. Was it ever used for blade steel?

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    No, it is very tough but not hard enough for blades. It was used for tabel ware, spoons and forks and also for knife handles.

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