Greg wrote:I will answer some...but not all.
No, it isn't wrought iron. Ernie mills all his pieces...those are machining marks. Correct: early stage, rough before polish.
Yes, the intent is to complement my seax. That handle material is from the same piece of wenge. No, I won't tell you what the pencil marks mean, though.
You're evil! That's one reason I like you.