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**James K** · December 10, 2012, 02:42 PM

It was common for Damascus barrels to use three rods, two steel and one iron. The contrast between the two metals provided some of the beauty of good Damascus barrels.

Jim

December 10, 2012, 02:42 PM	#4
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,399	It was common for Damascus barrels to use three rods, two steel and one iron. The contrast between the two metals provided some of the beauty of good Damascus barrels. Jim __________________ Jim K