• wonderingwanderer@sopuli.xyz
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    1 day ago

    They’re probably made from tool steel, which is very hard but not very flexible, making it brittle.

    Sword steels usually have a better balance between hardness and toughness. The hardness helps them retain their edge, while the toughness helps them withstand blows without cracking or shattering